In line with the latest announcements from the Australian Federal Government with regard to Covid-19 and capacity management & hygiene control, Koala Photos remains open in line with social distancing recommendations. The safety and wellbeing of our guests and staff is our priority and we will take all necessary precautions to ensure their continued welfare. We are in regular contact with authorities and are prepared to implement any changes required as per their advice.

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

Enter the koala enclosure and get up close to our koalas for a unique photo opportunity. Plus, take home up to 2 printed photos (additional photos and digital copies also available for purchase). 

PLUS, did you know we have two new koala joeys? Their names are Ilani and Jasper and they will melt your hearts! 

For just $25, you are allowed up to 2 people in the enclosure and will receive 2 complimentary printed photos (additional photos and digital copies also available for purchase on the day). 

When purchasing admission tickets online, you will have the option to add Koala Photos to your purchase. 

Pricing at the Attraction

• $25 for 2 people
• $5 for each additional person (max group size 5 people)
• Additional printed photo - $5 each
• Digital photos - $10 for all photos

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!