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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Eco-lodge within Taronga Zoo with harbour views and wildlife encounters

Best forFamilies who love animalsGuests wanting zoo access and toursCouples after harbour views in a bush setting
Sydney, Sydney
Eco-Lodge

About this stay

Staying at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga places you right inside the zoo, offering a unique perspective on Sydney Harbour and its inhabitants. The accommodation blends seamlessly into the bush setting, providing a tranquil escape just minutes from the city. Mornings begin with a buffet breakfast, followed by exclusive guided tours that bring you closer to the animals. The on-site Me-Gal restaurant serves dinner with panoramic views, making for memorable evenings. The shared lounge area is a comfortable spot to relax after a day of exploration, and the overall atmosphere is one of calm and connection with nature.

  • Eco-lodge within Taronga Zoo
  • Complimentary zoo access and guided tours
  • Restaurant with Sydney Harbour views
  • Family-friendly and nature-focused

Our take

The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is a distinctive eco-lodge inside Taronga Zoo, and that is its appeal. Stylish rooms look over bushland, animals or Sydney Harbour, guests receive complimentary zoo access and guided tours, and the restaurant has harbour views and a buffet breakfast. A 9.4 from more than 1,700 reviews is outstanding. It is a nature stay set apart from the city centre, so those wanting nightlife on the doorstep should look elsewhere.

  • ✓Take advantage of the complimentary guided tours for an exclusive look at the zoo's residents.
  • ✓Book a room with harbour views for a truly special Sydney experience.
  • ✓Enjoy dinner at the Me-Gal restaurant to savour the views as the sun sets over the city.

Why we love it

  • Direct access to Taronga Zoo and guided tours
  • Stylish rooms with bushland, animal, or harbour views
  • On-site restaurant with panoramic Sydney Harbour vistas
  • Relaxed eco-lodge setting within the zoo
Why guests love it

I recommend the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga to families who want to sleep inside the zoo. This eco-lodge has stylish rooms with bushland, animal or Sydney Harbour views, and guests get complimentary zoo access and guided tours. A restaurant with harbour vistas serves a buffet breakfast. Guests rate it 9.4 from more than 1,700 reviews, a very high score for a nature-focused stay.

Guest reviews

4.7/ 5
★★★★★
based on 1743 reviews
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4.7
★★★★★
1743 reviews
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