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Sydney Opera House vs Taronga Zoo
Both Sydney Opera House and Taronga Zoo are praised by experts. On balance, Sydney Opera House ranks significantly better than Taronga Zoo. Sydney Opera House is ranked #1 in Sydney with endorsements from 9 publications including Concierge, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Sydney Opera House
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Bennelong Point Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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Fodor's
"Sydney's most famous landmark (listed as a World Heritage site in 2007) had such a long and troubled construction phase that it's almost a miracle that the building was ever completed."
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Concierge
"A cutting-edge array of musical and dance performances are on view at the six indoor theaters."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Overcome with admiration for the Sydney Opera House, notable architect Louis Kahn said, ‘The sun did not know how beautiful its light was until it was reflected off this building.’."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The Sydney Opera House and its signature silhouette symbolizes modern Australia."
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Afar Magazine
"If possible, grab tickets to see the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Opera Australia, Sydney Symphony Orchestra or The Australian Ballet."
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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
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."
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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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