30/08/2026
After an unforgettable night in our safari-style tent at Taronga Zoo being woken by roaring lions at 3am, it was time for the second part of our Roar and Snore experience.
We headed back to see the Sumatran tigers in the daylight - their enclosure is incredible, it's designed as an emersive sumatran village complete with fake shop fronts, street vendors and mechanic workshop.
Then it was off to a behind-the-scenes experience where we got to see the rhino and his keeper. It was so fantastic getting to hear from the people who actually care for these beautiful animals.
After a wander around to see some of the other animals, we were provided with a hot buffet breakfast before our final experience at the Taronga Institute of Science and Learning, where we got to see the cute little cotton-top tamarins along-side some other animals in the rainforest classroom.
At 9.30am our Roar and Snore experience came to an end, just before the zoo opened to the public for the day.
One tip I would give, is to leave the rest of that day free. Your experience includes zoo entry for the day so you can stay as long as you like, and there is just so much to see.
What surprised me was how broard the appeal was for this experience - in our group we had older couples, younger couples, families with little kids and families with teenagers.
This was an absoloutely incredible experience that isn't just about sleeping at the zoo and seeing the animals after dark, but also learning about the amazing conservation, breeding, research and education happening at Taronga.
If you're heading to Sydney and want to do something a little bit different, put this one on your list!
Reach out if you'd love some help putting something unforgettable together.