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Sydney Zoo
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An artist's impression of Sydney Zoo, from 2018
Date opened 7 December 2019 (2019-12-07)
Location Bungarribee, Western Sydney Parklands, Sydney. New South Wales, Australia
Land area 16.5 hectares (41 acres)
Coordinates 33°47′28″S 150°52′1″E / 33.79111°S 150.86694°E / -33.79111; 150.86694
No. of species 110
Annual visitors 800,000 (forecasted estimate)
Memberships ZAA

Sydney Zoo is a zoo in Bungarribee in the Western Sydney Parklands, in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Sydney Zoo is located 38 kilometres (24 mi) west of the Sydney central business district. It occupies a 16.5-hectare (41-acre) site. Sydney Zoo is a member of the Zoos and Aquariums Association of Australia and New Zealand.

Development

Sydney Zoo was founded in 2015 with an aim to create amazing experiences for the local and international community by introducing them to a range of animal species from all over the world, while also educating on animal welfare and conservation. The zoo has formed a partnership with the Western Sydney University and TAFE NSW.

Sydney Zoo's senior curatorial and animal acquisition team includes current and former presidents of the NSW Fauna and Marine Parks Association (NSW FMPA) and the current president of the International Congress of Zoos (ICZ).

The zoo is subject to the oversight of government agencies including the Animal Welfare Unit of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and the key zoo industry body in Australasia, the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA). The zoo's social programs include school education programs and aboriginal employment. Specific infrastructure to assist in the delivery of these programs includes veterinary facilities, quarantine facilities, extensive feed preparation and storage areas, an educational amphitheatre and disability access.

The zoo was opened on 7 December 2019.

Photo gallery
  • Sumatran tiger's living cell in Sydney Zoo

    Sumatran tiger's living cell in Sydney Zoo

  • Grass snake cell in Sydney Zoo

    Grass snake cell in Sydney Zoo

  • Internal view of Sydney Zoo

    Internal view of Sydney Zoo

  • Sumatran tiger's living cell in Sydney Zoo

    Sumatran tiger's living cell in Sydney Zoo

  • Two camels in Sydney Zoo

    Two camels in Sydney Zoo

  • Lions taking rest under the shade, Sydney Zoo 2020

    Lions taking rest under the shade, Sydney Zoo 2020

Exhibits

Sydney Zoo’s exhibit sizes exceed NSW Department of Primary Industries standards by an average of 2.6 times. Sydney Zoo includes approximately 30 exhibits and a variety of animal species including exotic and Australian animals. Species held include:

Africa

Asia

America

Primates

Australia

Aquarium

Reptiles

Insects

Nocturnal

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