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Taronga Zoo SydneyTaronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga Zoo Sydney sits at Mosman, overlooking Sydney Harbour, on a 28-hectare site and officially opened on 7 October 1916. It is home to more than 5,000 animals of roughly 350 species, ranging from native koalas and platypuses to Sumatran tigers, African lions and chimpanzees. Run by the Taronga Conservation Society, it is also known for its sweeping views of the harbour and city skyline.

Opened
1916 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 110 years of history
Exterior of Taronga Zoo Sydney
Photo: wood26 / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Taronga Zoo Sydney basic information
TypeZoo
LocationAustraliaSydney
Opened1916 Source
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FAQ

Where is Taronga Zoo located?
It is in Mosman, on the shore of Sydney Harbour in New South Wales, Australia. Source
How many animals does it hold?
More than 5,000 animals of approximately 350 species across its 28-hectare site. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

Last verified: / Source: taronga.org.au