WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Function Venue
•The WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is one of the most popular spots on Darling Harbour, and in Sydney. This is hardly a surprise given that it’s a zoo - animals make nigh on any setting that much better. Aside from being a well-loved fixture in Sydney throughout the year with children and children-at-heart alike, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo also spends much of its time moonlighting as a versatile and high-quality function venue. The spaces available within the zoo for functions are the Kangaroo Walkabout, Koala Rooftop, and the Croc Deck. Each is unique and striking in its own way, complete with native trees, open-air vibes, and of course, animals. Functions - whether cocktail-style or for dinner, private or corporate - are able to book in access to enclosures before celebrations kick-off. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and the team at Merlin Entertainments can accommodate cocktail events, sophisticated dinners, corporate presentations, as well as family fun days. The WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is found on Darling Harbour, right by the Aquarium Ferry Wharf, and a short walk from Pyrmont Bridge. Of course, that also means the WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is a stroll away from a whole host of Sydney’s most notable spots and sights.
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Function Rooms
Australian Koala Rooftop Event Space
The Koala Rooftop is a bit of a sight to behold - mostly because of the trees and koalas. That's right, given that this is in fact, a zoo, expect functions and events to be in the same vicinity as actual koalas. The koalas perch in the tr...
Croc Deck Area
Imagine a regular function venue, a place to mill about and chat with friends and colleagues, drink in hand. Now, imagine that space surrounded by wildlife, and featuring crocodiles swimming and lurking just metres away. The Croc Deck is ...
Kangaroo Walkabout Area
The Kangaroo Walkabout is just that - a space in which kangaroos roam about walkways filled with enraptured and delighted guests. The Kangaroo Walkabout is an open-air, gorgeous function venue (as well as an enclosure for our nation's fav...
Reviews for WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Mohammed Fahad Ahmed
It felt a bit underwhelming. It’s compact in comparison to actual zoo, and can be covered in just a couple of hours. While the animal exhibits are decent, they didn’t offer much excitement. (Crocodile viewing from tunnel was closed on our visit). It’s a quick visit with Koala cafe being highlight.
Jakub “Jay”
Very nice experience and it’s definitely worth! You can see a different animals like a snakes, kangaroos and koalas. Great area in the middle of Sydney, there are ticket machines in front of entrance and you can pay comfortable by card. It was impressive and I would recommend that place to visit 💪
Ainu Faisal
Great place if you wanna see Koala!! The place is small but well managed, so still provide good experience for visitor. My favorite spot is koala area, we can buy food, sit down, enjoy the food and look at koala.
Josephine Angelina
Wildlife Sydney is a nice place to visit, especially if you’re looking to see some iconic Australian animals. However, the zoo is quite small, and the number of animals is limited. It’s a good option if you want a quick look at native wildlife without spending too much time. Great for kids and tourists who have a busy schedule.
Jas S
We recently visited the Syd zoo during the spring school holidays, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. The animals were well-kept, the exhibits were engaging, Ice age was the theme and there were plenty of areas to explore. However, our visit was marred by the disappointing experience at the main cafe. First off, the food was pre-cooked and, frankly, quite bad. It was bland and lacking freshness, which was a real letdown given that we were expecting a nice meal after a few hours of exploring. We also arrived around 3 pm, only to find that most of the food had already been sold out by then, which is surprising given the busy school holiday period. It’s a shame that the zoo's cafe doesn’t seem to match the quality of the overall experience. Hopefully, they’ll improve this in the future because it definitely could use an upgrade. Despite this, the zoo itself is well worth the visit. Just make sure to eat before you go or pack your bags.
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