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.

Australian Museum
8/10
6 College St, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Established in 1827, this natural history and environmental sciences museum is a favorite for family outings." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A very thorough exploration of Australian wildlife and its biodiversity." Full review
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Well-suited for children.
Fodor's Fodor's
"A well-respected academic institution... collection of plants, animals, geological specimens, and cultural artifacts from the Asia-Pacific region." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Its inestimable Aboriginal art collection is its major drawing card." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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
Time Out Time Out
"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
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"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
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Established in 1827, this natural history and environmental sciences museum is a favorite for family outings." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"<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
Frommer's Frommer's
"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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Taronga Zoo
8/10
Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, New South Wales 2088
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 Lonely Planet
Top choice
"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
Frommer's 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." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The stars are the koalas, platypus, Asian elephants, lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinoceri, meerkats and lemurs." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"It's beautifully laid out, the paths are wide and meandering, and – most importantly – the place is full of animals." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"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.
Time Out Time Out
"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
Time Out Time Out
"the animal inhabitants at the zoo are an impressive bunch." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"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.
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