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Asian Elephants VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Taronga has an extensive
breeding and conservation Practical Information
programme for the endangered Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman.
Asian elephants. The precinct Tel 9969 2777. Open 9:30am–
features a rain forest habitat 5pm daily (May–Aug & 31 Dec: to
with pools, mud wallows 4:30pm). & 7 8 0 - =
and scratching posts. ∑ taronga.org.au
Transport
Australian Walkabout Ferry to @ 238, 247, 250. g Taronga Zoo.
Get a close look at kangaroos, Circular Quay
wallabies, echidnas and native birds.
. Sumatran
Tiger Adventure
With just several hundred
remaining in the wild,
Sumatran tigers were
Taronga added to the zoo in 2017
Zoo
as part of conservation
efforts to protect these
endangered animals.
Athol Wharf Road

Meerkats
This southern African mongoose always forages in
groups, with a guard standing alert for signs of danger.
The spectacular QBE Free Flight Bird Show
includes condors showing their talents in an
amphi theatre overlooking the harbour.

Reptile World has
amphibians, inverte­
brates and reptiles.

. Koalas
Visitors can see the koalas in their eucalypt Giraffes
habitat at tree level, although they are most 0 metres 100 The giraffes mark the start of the
likely to be found resting – koalas can African Safari trail that includes
spend 18–20 hours sleeping each day. 0 yards 100 bongos, meerkats and zebras.
For keys to symbols see back flap

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