Find a hotel close to Taronga Zoo, Sydney

The easiest and most common way of getting to Taronga Zoo is via ferry. Ferries leave Circular Quay every 30 minutes and the journey takes roughly 15 minutes. You can also catch the 100 bus from the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) near Town Hall Station.  If you prefer to drive, you can make use of on site parking at the zoo, with an all day flat rate of $22

Once you've made it to the zoo, the easiest way to explore is on foot. You can download a zoo map from [the Taronga Zoo website](https://taronga.org.au/sydney zoo/visitor information) to plan out your route, or you can follow the various signs along the paths as you wander

Yes, you can bring your own food to the zoo and you should definitely bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day

Along with snacks and plenty of water, remember to bring and wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, a camera (a disposable camera the kids can use to take their own photos but that won't get damaged is great), and anything else you need on a day to day basis

If you're visiting Sydney with the family to head to Taronga Zoo, the fun doesn't have to stop there. There are plenty of [fun things to do in Sydney with kids](https://all.accor.com/gb/australia/magazine/one hour one day one week/school holiday guide sydney dfd7b.shtml), like visiting Sydney's heritage listed amusement park, Luna Park. Or heading to the Powerhouse Museum for a day of learning and fun. If you want to spend more time with animals, you could even visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium for an underwater perspective

For those who plan on driving to the zoo, it's important to choose a hotel that offers on site parking or has parking nearby.  Our hotels near Taronga Zoo with parking on site include:* Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour* Sofitel Sydney Wentworth* ibis budget Sydney East* The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney* Mercure Sydney Wynyard* Swissôtel Sydney* Pullman Sydney Hyde Park* ibis Sydney Barangaroo 3 stars* ibis Sydney Darling Harbour* Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour* Manly Pacific Sydney MGallery Collection* Q Station Sydney Harbour National ParkSome of our other hotels feature nearby secure parking bays that you can make use of, however these are not affiliated with the hotel. Hotels with nearby parking include:* Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney   MGallery* Mercure Sydney Martin Place* Mantra on Kent Sydney* ibis Sydney World Square* Hotel Morris Sydney   Handwritten Collection* Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour,Planning dinner or breakfast when you've got a full day at the zoo can be an extra hassle you just don't need, so a hotel with on site dining can make life easier. The Harbour Rocks Hotel, MGallery, Pullman Sydney Quay Grand, Manly Pacific Sydney, MGallery Collection, and Q Station Sydney all have on site dining, so you can focus on the fun of the zoo and not worry about finding a spot for dinner that evening—you know you'll be able to grab something delicious at the hotel

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