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Taronga Zoo Express Cruise
Highlights
- Cruise across Sydney Harbour on a rocket ferry, enjoying stunning views of the city skyline and water.
- Skip the bus and access Taronga Zoo via the Lower Zoo Entrance, saving time for more wildlife encounters.
- Explore the zoo at your own pace, meandering past enclosures and presentations for an immersive experience.
- Relax in family-friendly areas with amenities, ensuring a comfortable day out for visitors of all ages.
Visit Australia’s most famous zoo, situated right on Sydney Harbour. The easy and fun way to travel to Taronga Zoo is by the Taronga Zoo Express including return rocket ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour and Zoo entry
Your express Taronga Zoo ferry ticket includes return rocket ferry and Zoo entrance, plus you get to bypass the bus with access via the Lower Zoo Entrance just short walk from the wharf. If you prefer, take the public bus (at own expense) to the Main Entrance at the top and enter through the iconic heritage gates. You can then take your time working your way back down the hill, past all the enclosures, cafe, seal and/or bird presentations to reboard your rocket ferry at a time to suit you.
Tour details
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Available from 19 February 2026 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/info/accessible-cruises/
Operation information
Captain Cook Cruises Sydney Harbour
Discover the world’s most beautiful Harbour in a unique, and refreshingly local way.
Captain Cook Cruises designs breath-taking experiences that complement the natural beauty of the Harbour city in a way that identifies with its vibrant outdoor lifestyle.
Find the perfect Sydney Harbour experience with Captain Cook Cruises from spectacular dining and exclusive private events, to exciting day trips and wildlife adventures.
Create brilliant memories with the confidence of five decades of experience and a fleet of vessels ranging from eco-friendly rocket ferries to super cruisers.
Daily public cruises include a choice of Dinner Cruises, Lunch Cruises, High Tea Cruise, Cocktail Cruise, Sightseeing Cruises, Whale Watching Cruises, Taronga Zoo Ferry, Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer day passes and more.
Captain Cook Cruises strives to be an inclusive business and offers a range of accessible experiences. Full details available online.
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Accreditations
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ATEC India Host
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ATEC Japan Host
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Charter Vessel Association
- New South Wales Business Chamber
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