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Australian Museum vs Taronga Zoo
Both are praised by professionals. On balance, Australian Museum is preferred by most writers compared to Taronga Zoo. Australian Museum comes in at 88 with endorsements from 8 publications such as Time Out, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Australian Museum
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6 College St, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
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Travel + Leisure
"Established in 1827, this natural history and environmental sciences museum is a favorite for family outings."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A very thorough exploration of Australian wildlife and its biodiversity."
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Well-suited for children.
Fodor's
"A well-respected academic institution... collection of plants, animals, geological specimens, and cultural artifacts from the Asia-Pacific region."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Its inestimable Aboriginal art collection is its major drawing card."
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2 Stars
"Animals, minerals and plants, as well as climate change and Aboriginal culture, are the focus of the Australian Museum of natural sciences."
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Taronga Zoo
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Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, New South Wales 2088
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Fodor's
"Sydney's zoo, in a natural bush area on the harbor's north shore, houses an extensive collection of Australian fauna, including everybody's favorite marsupial, the koala."
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Concierge
"Arriving by ferry and then being whisked by cable car high above the animals is the way to make an entrance to this sensational harborside zoo."
Lonely Planet
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"A 12-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay or a short drive from Manly, Taronga Zoo has 75 hectares of bushy harbour hillside chock-full of kangaroos, koalas and similarly hirsute Australians."
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Frommer's
"Taronga has the best view of any zoo in the world. Set on a hill, it looks out over Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The stars are the koalas, platypus, Asian elephants, lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinoceri, meerkats and lemurs."
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