Sydney might be a big dynamic city, but it’s no concrete jungle! With plenty of nature in and around it, there are many animal experiences to choose from—think quokkas and koalas, just to name a few! From whales playing at sea to giraffes strolling past the Harbour Bridge, this is your ticket to Sydney’s best animal encounters.

Animal Experiences & Encounters

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Sydney Morning Whale Watching Cruise

Experience one of nature's great migrations as the Humpback and Southern Right whales journey between Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef.

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Express Sydney Whale Watch Adventure

Experience the joy of Humpback Whales and connect with nature on this express whale watching adventure from Sydney.

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Port Stephens Shark, Ray and Reptile Encounter

Feed, pet and play with sharks, rays, eels, fish, snakes, lizards and farmyard critters at Port Stephens Animal Adventures Wildlife Refuge. 



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Sydney Aquarium Shark Dive Xtreme

A shark dive at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is the best way to come face to face with sharks, stingrays and more. No experience is required!

Sydney Afternoon Whale Watching Cruise

This afternoon Sydney Harbour whale watching cruises allows you to both sleep in and see the incredible Humpback and Southern Right Whales up close!

Sydney 3 Hour Whale Watching Discovery Cruise

Go whale watching along the Sydney coastline with this 3 hour whale watching cruise departing from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.

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Sydney Weekend Whale Watching Cruise including Breakfast

Cruise the Sydney Harbour and enjoy a breakfast alongside majestic humpback whales on this Sydney Harbour Weekend Breakfast Whale Watching Cruise.

Sydney 2 Hour Whale Watching Express Cruise

Discover the humpback whale migration in Sydney with this 2 hour whale watching cruise departing from Circular Quay.

Port Stephens Animal Adventures Mega Ticket

Spend a day meeting and playing with the critters at Port Stephens Animal Adventures Wildlife Refuge with this inclusive Mega Ticket.

Featherdale Wildlife Park Penguin Encounter

Get exclusive access to Featherdale Wildlife Park’s penguin enclosure to watch and hand feed the adorable penguin colony at 10am or 3.30pm daily.

Featherdale Wildlife Park Koala Kindy Encounter

Join animal keepers at Featherdale Wildlife Park in the Koala Kindy enclosure to help feed and get close to these furry animals at 10.30 or 11am daily.

Say hello to some Sydney locals with these up-close animal experiences! From cuddly to colossal, these animal encounters are not to be missed.