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Taronga Zoo
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This famous harbourside zoo is home
to almost 2,500 animals, with a special
emphasis on unique Australian wildlife.
Conspicuous bars and fences are absent,
with moats used to separate the
wandering public from the curious
animal onlookers contained in environments closely
resembling their natural habitat. The zoo is involved
in the breeding of endangered animals, as well as in
international efforts to ensure a
sustainable future for wildlife.
Red kangaroo
Elephant Breeding Facility
Endangered Asian elephants
have been bred at Taronga since
a small collection were brought
over from Thailand in 2006.
The precinct features a rain-
forest habitat with pools, mud
wallows and scratching posts.
Backyard to Bush
Lower
entrance
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The platypus
is one
of only three species of
egg-laying mammals.
Common Wombat
This ground-dwelling animal
is a powerful burrower able
to move quickly if disturbed.
It feeds on roots and has a
pouch for carrying its young.
Sky Safari
Cable Car
Capral seal
theatre
Upper
entrance
STAR DISPLAYS
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Koala Walkabout
. Orang-utan
Rainforest
. QBE Free Flight Bird
Show
Upper Entrance
This edifice has greeted visitors since the opening in 1916. By
1917, more than half of Sydney's population had paid a visit.
