Australian MuseumvsTaronga 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.
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6 College St, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
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"Established in 1827, this natural history and environmental sciences museum is a favorite for family outings." Full review
2 Stars
"A very thorough exploration of Australian wildlife and its biodiversity." Full review
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Well-suited for children.
"A well-respected academic institution... collection of plants, animals, geological specimens, and cultural artifacts from the Asia-Pacific region." Full review
2 Stars
"Its inestimable Aboriginal art collection is its major drawing card." Full review
2 Stars
"Animals, minerals and plants, as well as climate change and Aboriginal culture, are the focus of the Australian Museum of natural sciences." Full review
"Houses the nation's most important animal, mineral, fossil and anthropological collections, and prides itself on its innovative research into Australia's environment and indigenous cultures. " Full review
"Australia's first museum was opened in 1827 in Sydney with the goal of showcasing unique specimens relating to the country's fascinating natural history." Full review
"Established in 1827, this natural history and environmental sciences museum is a favorite for family outings." Full review
"<span class="m_first-letter">T</span>he Australian Museum – the oldest in the country – has been at the helm of Australian history, research and education for almost 200 years, with exhibitions about Indigenous Australia, Australian archaeology, Pacific cultures and world culture" Full review
"Displays are presented thematically, one of the best being the Aboriginal section with its traditional clothing, weapons, and everyday implements. There are plenty of stuffed Australian mammals" Full review
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Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, New South Wales 2088
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"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." Full review
"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."
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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." Full review
"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." Full review
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"The stars are the koalas, platypus, Asian elephants, lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinoceri, meerkats and lemurs." Full review
"It's beautifully laid out, the paths are wide and meandering, and – most importantly – the place is full of animals." Full review
"Roar and Snore is Taronga Zoo’s long-running overnight experience." Full review
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If you want to escape, take the sky safari down to the ferry terminal – be sure you wave to the elephants – and explore Bradleys Head, where a bush walk stretches to Chowder Bay for panoramic views of the harbour.
"The Taronga Institute of Science and Learning at Taronga Zoo will teach you how to save money while you make changes that reduce your environmental footprint." Full review
"the animal inhabitants at the zoo are an impressive bunch." Full review
"The breezy, 12-minute harbor ferry ride from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo is half the fun." Full review
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Don't miss the cute, smaller Australian marsupials in the nocturnal house.