Sydney wildlife the animal kind

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Sydney's wildlife is truly unique.

When you think of Australia, you think of kangaroos and koalas and the many other interesting species that are native to the Outback. One of the most interesting aspects of Australia is its rich wildlife. Sydney is not just home to koalas and kangaroos, though; Sydney's wildlife reserves and zoos allow visitors to experience wildlife habitats from all over the world. Sydney's wildlife attractions will provide you with tons of fun and a rich education on your Sydney vacation.

Sydneys's best wildlife attractions

Dingos at Taronga Zoo by Brian Giesen
taronga zoo 2010 by Jon Ovington
Monday, January 22 - Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World by Joe Brockmeier
Monday, January 22 - Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World by Joe Brockmeier
Skinks at Sydney Wildlife World by Derrick Coetzee
Skinks at Sydney Wildlife World by Derrick Coetzee
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Sydney's Wildlife World

Sydney is full of great places to experience diverse wildlife. The first venue for this that comes to mind is Sydney's Wildlife World. Wildlife World is more than just a zoo or a reserve; Wildlife World shows its visitors countless different habitats from all over the world, and provides interactive exhibits fit for the whole family. Whether you are watching an animal feeding, experiencing a world full of butterflies or seeing what some consider to be the last living dinosaur, you are sure to find something fascinating and exciting at Sydney Wildlife World.

Sydney%u2019s Wildlife World Pictures

Monday, January 22 - Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World by Joe Brockmeier
Monday, January 22 - Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World by Joe Brockmeier
Monday, January 22 - Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World by Joe Brockmeier
Monday, January 22 - Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World by Joe Brockmeier
Monday, January 22 - Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World by Joe Brockmeier
Monday, January 22 - Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World by Joe Brockmeier
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Sydney Aquarium

Not far from Wildlife World is the Sydney Aquarium. Complete with marine animals and environments from all over the world, you can see countless exciting aquatic mammals and fish. Go to see the unique Wobbegong sharks, or meet the dugongs at the aquarium.

The Australian Reptile Park

Show at The Australian Reptile ParkThe Australian Reptile Park is also located in Sydney, Australia. The Reptile Park is fit for all ages, containing fun interactive activities for young children and educational exhibits for older children, featuring rapping reptiles and the complete evolution of spiders. The Reptile Park doesn't only hold reptiles and arachnids; it also has a wide variety of amphibians, mammals, and birds. The park conducts a lot of fascinating research on venom and antidotes that is interesting to visitors of all ages. Additionally, Tasmanian devil work is especially important to the park. Visit the Reptile Park to learn more about the endangerment of Tasmanian Devils, and what we can do to save their population.

The Australian Reptile Park Pictures

Shark Reef Aquarium, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada (3) by Ken Lund
Entry to the Australian Reptile Park by Nadia308
Kangarooo by SarahB-
IMG_1056 by lostandcold
IMG_0522 by Mark Scott Johnson
IMG_0563 by Mark Scott Johnson
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Taronga Zoo

Enjoying the sun in Taronga ZooIf reptiles aren't your thing, head over to the famous Taronga Zoo to see a more complete sample of wildlife. It is home to native Australian wildlife in addition to tons of exotic species. Go see your favourite animal at the zoo, whether it is a giraffe or a seal. Taronga Zoo has daily presentations on specific animals and habitats where visitors can learn about the animals, and even hold and interact with them. Taronga Zoo has one of the most extensive and impressive collections of animals in the world.

Taronga Zoo Pictures

Giraffes 2 - Taronga Zoo - by Hon Kin by avlxyz
Taronga Zoo Asian Elephant by Brian Giesen
taronga zoo 2010 by Jon Ovington
taronga zoo 2010 by Jon Ovington
taronga zoo 2010 by Jon Ovington
taronga zoo 2010 by Jon Ovington
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Sydney Wildlife

Sydney Wildlife World
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Featherdale Wildlife Park

Just 40 minutes from Sydney Featherdale has a great collection of Australian wildlife, offering visitors the chance to get up close to over 2,000 animals from over 300 species. Interact with a koala and hand feed kangaroos for the ultimate interactive wildlife experience.
From the initial greeting by the swaggie and joey at the entrance to the park, you are encouraged to get up close to Australia's native wildlife. As well as numerous koalas and kangaroos, features include face-to-face encounters with all kinds of wildlife including wallabies, emus, an amazingly diverse range of birds and 40 species of reptiles in the Reptilian Pavilion.

Featherdale Wildlife Park

Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney, Australia; part 1.
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Featherdale Wildlife Park photos

43003-Featherdale-Wildlife-Park by xiquinhosilva
43039-Featherdale-Wildlife-Park by xiquinhosilva
43074-Featherdale-Wildlife-Park by xiquinhosilva
43004-Featherdale-Wildlife-Park by xiquinhosilva
43163-Featherdale-Wildlife-Park by xiquinhosilva
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