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
Jonny Tarn
Was really impressed with the zoo. Thought It was really well kept and clean. We paid extra for the koala photo experience. Our keep was called Chloe (I'm sure that was her name). She was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about koalas (which was great), and she answered all of our questions. She made our experience pleasant, and she was very good at her job. Well done. The only downside we had when visiting was the Croc talk at 2:00pm. I was really interested to learn more about crocodiles. But the sound system was not the best and made it hard to hear the keeper talk about the animals. They also had the music playing over her, so it was even harder. Usually, you have to battle against screaming kids. But this was a new one on us. Really hope they change this because the parts we heard sounded good. Overall, a good few hours were spent.
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.
Shez Orang
It was a perfect experience! The zoo is well-maintained, and the animals are amazing. However, it’s a bit on the smaller side, so you can explore it quickly. Still, a great visit overall!
Rashmeet
A small zoo, the area is easy to walk around, starts off with the bush animals and then there is a bird and reptile section. I especially enjoyed my first encounter with much beloved Aussie animals - good 'ol 'roo and Koala bear! It took around an hour to walk and discover all the areas and exhibits. I bought the 4 pack ticket so it was an easy QR scan to get in. Enjoyed the little photo ops and despite it being quite touristy, I really enjoyed myself.
Jedlan
We took our animal loving son to see some Interesting animals. It was a on a weekday before NSW school holidays. Bought tickets online easy process. There was no wait. The good: lots of animals friendly staff. Amenities accessible. Cafe was well stocked. The bad: not much to say here, except maybe if it’s a wet day the footpaths would be horrible as it’s dirt and gravel? The ugly: nothing at all. Definitely recommend the Wildlife park for visiting with young kids. P.S. you could also feed the lions and get a photograph for a fee. Keep up the great work team.
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