Rare GeezerCouple Posted September 20, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2019 The Sydney Zoo has some overnight accommodations, that include special after-hours tours and visits with some animals. Has anyone done this? If so, how was it? As far as I can tell, they've had the "rustic" accommodations for some time, but they've added a new Lodge, with more upscale accommodations. We've made reservations for after our cruise in two months, and we've requested an "Animal View" room. They have a couple of other types, including "Harbor View", but given that we'll just be off a cruise... I don't think so! We'd love to hear especially about the after hours activities (the evening before and then again before the zoo opens the next morning). Many thanks! GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 20, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I haven’t done it but a good friend of mine has. They said it fantastic,the sounds of the animals all night ,a evening tour .They had a tent style of cabin but it was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted September 20, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I haven’t done it but a good friend of mine has. They said it fantastic,the sounds of the animals all night ,a evening tour .They had a tent style of cabin but it was good. Thanks! Your report makes us even more eager to do this. What an unusual opportunity! (Or do lots of zoos "do this" nowadays?) GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 20, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2019 It’s the only one I know of. My friends got it as a gift ,from memory it was expensive.At first everyone thought it a joke. Camping at the zoo? But it was well done .A lovely meal and walk around with a couple of drinks and comfortable accommodation.Then wake up with one of the best views of Sydney. A quick trip to Africa they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted September 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2019 There's a number of Australian zoos that I can think of which host 'sleep overs'. As well as Taronga Zoo, there's its sister zoo, Taronga Wild Life at Dubbo, Melbourne Zoo and its sister Werribee Open Range Zoo and Jamala Wildlife Lodge at the National Zoo in Canberra. The school where I worked before my retirement took some senior students to Werribee for an overnight stay. The staff and students loved it. Friends have stayed overnight at Melbourne Zoo. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise___master Posted September 21, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I have been lucky enough to do this. yes it is excellent. yes it is expensive. but yes it is worth it, espcially if you have never been on a safari in africa. it could be as close as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 21, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2019 23 hours ago, Chiliburn said: It’s the only one I know of. My friends got it as a gift ,from memory it was expensive.At first everyone thought it a joke. Camping at the zoo? But it was well done .A lovely meal and walk around with a couple of drinks and comfortable accommodation.Then wake up with one of the best views of Sydney. A quick trip to Africa they said. Dubbo do it too, we did it there spectacular, haven’t don3 it at Taronga yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now