- WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Aussie Big 5
Koalas
Sleepy, fluffy and instantly recognisable, koalas are one of Australia's most iconic native animals. Native to eastern Australia, these tree-dwelling marsupials spend most of their lives amongst the gum trees, feeding on eucalyptus leaves and snoozing high in the treetops.
Many visitors are surprised to learn that a koala's closest living relative is the wombat. While they may look very different, both belong to a unique group of Australian marsupials.
At WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, you can meet our colony of Koalas and learn about the conservation efforts helping to protect koalas in the wild.
Come meet our koalas!
General Admission
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Peak pricing applies to school holidays and weekends.
Ticket Type Weekdays Weekends, School Holidays & Public Holidays On the day Advanced Adult $49.00 $39.00 $49.00 Child $36.00 $26.00 $36.00 Concession $39.00 $29.00 $39.00 Child (0-1 yrs) FREE Please note: Our ticket pricing is subject to available capacity and prices may fluctuate during periods of high demand.
Peak pricing includes school holidays in other Australian states.
- Price includes Digi Photo Pass with 8 digital photos included (excludes Koala Photo experience)!
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18+)
- Get your ticket on your phone
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Ticket Type Weekdays Weekends, School Holidays & Public Holidays On the day Advanced Adult $49.00 $39.00 $49.00 Child $36.00 $26.00 $36.00 Concession $39.00 $29.00 $39.00 Child (0-1 yrs) FREE *All concession holders must have a valid concession/student/health care card to gain access to the attraction with a Student/Senior ticket.
Please note: Our ticket pricing is subject to available capacity and prices may fluctuate during periods of high demand.
General Admission + Koala Photo
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Peak pricing applies to school holidays and weekends.
Ticket Type Weekdays Weekends, School Holidays & Public Holidays On the day Advanced Adult $49.00 $39.00 $49.00 Child $36.00 $26.00 $36.00 Concession $39.00 $29.00 $39.00 Child (0-1 yrs) FREE Please note: Our ticket pricing is subject to available capacity and prices may fluctuate during periods of high demand.
Peak pricing includes school holidays in other Australian states.
- A memorable photo opportunity
- Private session with a koala keeper inside the enclosure
- Get your ticket on your phone
Breakfast with the Koalas
- Includes entry to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and a Koala Photo
- Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast served on the koala rooftop
- Free admission under age 2
Meet Bunji the Koala Joey
New Arrival Alert!
Say G’day to Bunji, the adorable koala joey stealing hearts at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. After spending months safely tucked away in mum’s pouch, visitors can now spot Bunji as he becomes more curious about the world around him and spends more time exploring alongside mum.
Discover Bunji's story and learn about his development. Plus, find out what makes this special joey so important for koala conservation.
Read Bunji's Story
Koala Quick Facts
Species: Koala
Scientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus
Where to find them: Koala Rooftop at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Conservation Status: Endangered (in QLD, NSW and ACT)
Diet: Eucalyptus leaves
Sleep: Up to 20 hours a day
Special Feature: Fingerprints almost identical to humans
Koala Breakfast
Calling all koala lovers! Seize the day and take advantage of our Breakfast with the Koalas experience, which is BACK!
You can experience a guided highlights tour of WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo accompanied by one of our expert keepers, and then enjoy a delicious buffet-style breakfast in the company of koalas, an informative koala keeper talk, as well as a photo opportunity up close with our koalas.
After breakfast is over, you'll be welcome to explore the rest of the wonderful WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo which consists of three levels, nine separate habitats and over 65 exhibits that feature the largest range of Aussie animal and plant life under one roof!
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KOALA PHOTO
The Koala Photo Experience, on the beautiful open-air rooftop area of WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, invites you to meet and even get up close to our very cute koalas. You'll have the opportunity to get a photo with our furry friends which you can then take home to show your friends and family! It really is a memorable koala experience.
The Koala Photo Experience is also the perfect opportunity to stop for a coffee and snack and relax with the koalas.
Running daily from 11.00am to 3.30pm
Maximum 5 people per group
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Fast Facts About Koalas
Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day
Koalas are famous for their long naps, sleeping for most of the day to conserve energy.
Koalas are marsupials
Like kangaroos and wombats, koalas carry and raise their young in a pouch.
Koalas have fingerprints
Koala fingerprints are remarkably similar to human fingerprints, and just like people, no two koalas have the same fingerprints.
Koalas are excellent climbers
Built for life in the treetops, koalas use their strong claws and powerful limbs to climb high into the eucalyptus trees.
Meet Nutsy
Name: Nutsy
Personality: Nutsy is the matriarch of our koala colony. Having raised several joeys over the years, she's a calm and experienced mum who can often be found relaxing amongst the gum trees. Keep an eye out for Nutsy during your visit, she's usually enjoying a well-earned nap in one of her favourite spots.
Meet Scarlet
Name: Scarlet
Personality: Scarlet enjoys doing things her own way. Independent and full of character, she's often found seeking out the freshest eucalyptus leaves or relaxing in her favourite spot amongst the gum trees.
Meet Jindi
Name: Jindi
Personality: Jindi is a gentle and sweet-natured koala who loves fresh eucalyptus leaves and relaxing amongst the gum trees. She can often be found spending time close to Nutsy between naps and snacks.
Meet Banks
Name: Banks
Personality: Banks is known for his impressive bellow and distinctive pink nose. As a confident climber, he's often spotted moving between branches in search of his favourite eucalyptus leaves.
Meet Boodjera
Name: Boodjera
Personality: With his oversized nose and teddy bear appearance, Boodjera is one of the most recognisable members of our koala family. He loves finding the perfect spot amongst the gum trees, where visitors will often spot him enjoying a peaceful nap.
Meet Bunji
Name: Bunji
Personality: Adventurous and inquisitive, Bunji loves exploring his surroundings and testing out his climbing skills. As he grows, visitors may spot him becoming more independent while still staying close to his mum.
IUCN Conservation Status
Vulnerable (Global IUCN Red List)
Scientific Name
Phascolarctos cinereus
Classification
Class: Mammalia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Phascolarctidae
Genus: Phascolarctos
Identification and Size
Koalas have thick grey fur, large fluffy ears and a broad black nose. Adult koalas generally weigh between 4kg and 15kg depending on gender and geographic location.
Habitat
Koalas live in eucalyptus forests, open woodlands and coastal forests where suitable food trees are available.
Distribution
Koalas occur naturally throughout parts of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Feeding and Diet
Koalas are specialist herbivores that primarily consume eucalyptus leaves. An adult koala may eat several hundred grams of leaves each day.
Breeding
Koalas usually give birth to a single joey. After birth, the joey develops inside its mother's pouch for approximately six months before gradually emerging.
Threats
Major threats include:
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Bushfires
Vehicle strikes
Dog attacks
Disease, including chlamydia
Climate change
Conservation
Protecting koala habitat is essential for the species' long-term survival. Conservation efforts include habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, research, disease management and community education programs.
