The Sydney Traveler

I’ve insisted I needed to go to Taronga Zoo for some time. But something always seemed to come up, and my plans were put on the backburner. So when my husband committed to going with me last Sunday, I wouldn’t allow the rain to dampen our spirits. Umbrellas in hand, we got out there had a whole lot of fun.
Most people wait for clear skies and sunshine to see the zoo. I know I used to. But honestly, if you can manage it a grey day is the way to go. The weather scares the crowds away, so you don’t …read more

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As an Aussie I’ve seen plenty of koalas in my time. But the sight of these furry grey balls of fluff still makes me melt. That’s why I think a visit to the Koala Park Sanctuary is a must.
It was created way back in the 1920s, when founder Noel Burnet was concerned about the number of koalas shot for their fur. Now, that doesn’t happen these days, but koalas face new threats in the wild today. Between the spread of chlamydia and those nasty summer bush fires, the aims of the Koala Park are just as relevant now as they …read more

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Sydney Wildlife World is celebrating its first birthday these school holidays with two new walk-through environments!
Now visitors can come face-to-face with wallabies in the Semi-Arid Grasslands, and get up close and personal with the colourful birds in Flight Canyon.
Sydney Wildlife World’s new friends, Yarra the Lizard and Karri the Koala, will also stop by every day during the holidays. Kids can meet these fun characters between 11 am and 3 pm.
Just by visiting Sydney Wildlife World these holidays, you could be a winner! They’re giving away prizes including Kinder Happy Hippo packs, Locally Wild books, and $1, 000 cash!
But no …read more

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