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.
A Koala-ty Photo
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.
Please note, there may be a wait time* for the Koala Photo Experience. This is the perfect opportunity to stop for a coffee and snack and relax with the koalas.
Running daily from 11am-3.30pm.
Book online and save $5!
Maximum 5 people per group
*Weekend and peak periods are likely to increase wait times.
What will you experience?
Close Encounter
Get up close and have your photograph taken by one of our keepers
One-On-One Experience
Have your burning Koala questions answered by an expert.
Family Fun
This experience is perfect for all ages
Magical Moments
Create lasting memories as you befriend our Koalas.
What's Included?
- Access inside the Koala exhibit which is usually closed to the public
- Get up close to our Koalas
- Ask all your burning Koala questions to an expert
- 2 printed photos
- This experience is wheelchair friendly
If you have any questions, please email Sydney.Experiences@merlinentertainments.com.au
Can I cuddle or pat a Koala in Sydney?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. Since a change in the rules a few years ago, it's now against the regulations for members of the public to cuddle koalas in Sydney and the rest of NSW. No zoo or wildlife park in NSW is permitted to allow guests to cuddle koalas.
However, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo offers guests the chance to get as close to koalas as possible, and because we have very strict rules about how often our individual animals are on display, guests can be absolutely certain that the koalas are not stressed by these up-close encounters. On the contrary - sometimes they don't even bat an eyelid!
Pricing
- $30 for 2 people (includes 2 printed photos) - Book online to save $5!
- $15 for each additional person (max group size 5 people)
- Additional printed photo - $5 each
- Digital Photos - $10 for all photos
- Book online to guarantee your spot
All exhibits were great and they had 2 really unique ones including the koala encounter where you and friends or family can be inches away from koalas, take photos and get a personal insight into how koalas live and struggle to keep safe in the natural habitat.
Had so much fun with my little one. Something I’ll definitely remember for years to come. The Koala encounter is so worth it!! Great photos and friendly staff
