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Royal Botanic Garden SydneyvsTaronga Zoo
Both are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Royal Botanic Garden ranks significantly higher than Taronga Zoo. The Royal Botanic Garden scores 96 with recommendations from 13 reviews including Michelin Guide, On the Grid and On the Grid.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
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Concierge
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Atlas Obscura Michelin Guide Show All Reviews
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Fodor's "More than 80 acres of sweeping green lawns, groves of indigenous and exotic trees, duck ponds, greenhouses, and some 45,124 types of plants—many of them in bloom—grace these gardens." Full review
Concierge "This undulating series of gardens wrapped around the southeastern edge of Sydney Harbour was the site of the city's first farm."
Travel + Leisure "Set just east of Bennelong Point and the Opera House (translation: right alongside sweeping views of the harbor), this sprawling 75-acre park is one of the city’s most beautiful places." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Enjoy a lovely stroll through the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Set on Sydney Harbor next to the Opera House, this 30-hectare oasis is at the heart of the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of Sydney's best spots for a romantic ramble,." Full review
On the Grid "A fantastic viewpoint over the Opera House sails across to the Harbour Bridge." Full review
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Potentially the best picnic spot you could choose or lunchtime nap under a native Australian gumtree.
On the Grid "Located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, the eel pond is surrounded by flower gardens, picturesque scenery and picnics." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Come for the flowers, stay for the bats! " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The nearly 40ha of the Royal Botanic Gardens contain over 10,000 varieties of plants, a true nature sanctuary for its flora and fauna." Full review
Taronga Zoo Fodor's Concierge
Lonely Planet
Frommer's Michelin Guide
Time Out Time Out Time Out Time Out Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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 PlanetTop 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 "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 1 Star
"The stars are the koalas, platypus, Asian elephants, lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinoceri, meerkats and lemurs." Full review
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 "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 "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 "the animal inhabitants at the zoo are an impressive bunch." Full review
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.
