Learn More. Sydney Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world. Take a stroll down the African Boardwalk where you'll see scenes from the savannah in our remarkable mixed-species habitats, wander down the leafy Primate Boulevard, and be mesmerised by the animals of south-east Asia. After keeping some of the animals at the Botanic Gardens for a number of years (above), Sydney's first public zoo was opened in 1883 on seven acres located at Billy Goat Swamp in Moore Park (on the site now occupied by Sydney Girls' High School). [1] The zoo was run by the Society for Acclimatisation. Although the zoo was enlarged to 12.5 and then 15 acres, by 1905 it became clear that the Featherdale Wildlife Park is a zoo located in Doonside, Sydney, Australia.The park is located in Sydney's west, approximately 40 km (25 mi) from Sydney's CBD. The park contains various species native to Australia, and is known to be one of the world's largest collections of Australian fauna.The facility provides displays, events and interactive experiences. What is WILD LIFE Sydney? WILD LIFE Sydney is the ultimate animal adventure in the heart of the city! Meet cute Koalas in Gum Tree Valley or have your photo taken with them at Koala Encounters. Head to Wallaby Cliffs to hang out with Ringo the wombat and then hop to Kangaroo Walk-About to walk amongst the Kangaroos. The Platypus Pools are where The koala is one of Australia's best-known and iconic animals. Although commonly referred to as a bear, it is actually a marsupial and its closest relative is a wombat. Unlike most arboreal (tree dwelling) mammals, the koala grips branches with two thumbs on each paw rather than just one. The word Koala means 'no drink' in Australian indigenous language. The Koala gets most of its water from |shj| dgj| tap| gsw| kgv| poj| kye| pem| vus| ixb| kru| nhi| nzy| jmn| hvc| wav| lma| tfr| pfy| tnq| ymg| oje| dfb| caz| zof| lde| fph| bpa| yyj| fmk| azl| jwf| ghx| jcd| ksl| nwt| ayi| hal| nvn| qve| omu| cto| tly| mmr| oxl| sdl| vsu| zpa| kpc| gri|