Australia is a travel destination that people are willing to quite literally travel to the other side of the world to see – and a big part of that is the animals. Here are a few of the zoological treats that Sydney has to offer.
Beasts
Perhaps the thing that Australia is most famous for are its animals. There are all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures in Australia, many of which are totally unique to the country, and the likes of which are not seen anywhere else on Earth. Snakes , spiders and kangaroos are just some of the iconic beasties that make the land down under their home. Sydney is home to some great attractions if this is what interests you.
Many of Australia’s creatures have a fearsome and deadly reputation, none more so than the shark. The Bondi Shark museum celebrates these fascinating creatures. With exhibits that range from marine conservation to the artistic there is plenty to see.
Another attraction with a strong conservation message is the Sydney Aquarium. The creatures of the deep are here in all their glory. This is ideal if the Bondi Shark museum has put you off the idea of going diving! The Sydney Aquarium is massively popular, and is perhaps the premier tourist attraction in the city. Admittance is not cheap, but is certainly worth it. There are fish of all shapes and sizes, sharks, manatees, turtles and even penguins. It is a day out that you are unlikely to ever forget.
What the aquarium is to the creatures of the sea, Taronga Zoo is to the beasts of the land. This zoo has a rich history dating back 95 years. Despite its age the zoo has kept up with the times and has the animals housed in the kind of standards we now know are needed and is also involved in cutting edge conservation work. It really is a veritable Noah’s Ark – with as you might expect Australasian animals especially well represented.
Speaking of distinctly Australian animals, you certainly don’t get more Aussie than a cuddly Koala. If you want to get up close to these marvellous marsupials then a trip to the Koala Park Sanctuary will be for you. It’s not all Koalas here however, and you can also see and learn about emu’s, peacocks, kangaroos, wombats and dingos.
Of course it is more than possible to go out and see some of Australia’s animals that are free, wild, and in their native habitat. Sydney boast a variety of guided tours that will take you out of the city into the wide open spaces to see the furred feathered and scaled inhabitants. Examples of excursions that you can take include going to Kakadu Gorge and seeing a five metre crocodile. Struth!
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