Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
Rivaling the wildlife views are the postcard-like panoramas of the city skyline. This modern eco-lodge looks across the water at the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a scene that’s showcased to dazzling effect in the hotel’s airy central lounge and revealed through many rooms’ floor-to-ceiling windows.
The hotel, which is owned and operated by the Taronga Conservation Society Australia, consists of five interconnected low-rise structures, sustainably built and designed to blend into the landscape. Inside, the look is safari-chic, with clean lines, natural hues, and materials including timber, recycled metal, and blonde sandstone. Some rooms have direct views of the zoo’s Sanctuary, a native animal habitat created only for guests’ enjoyment, while the largest suites, positioned amid the treetops, feature luxurious spa bathrooms with freestanding tubs.
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Free parking
- Off street parking
- Bar
- Restaurant
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour front desk
- Adjoining rooms
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Multi-lingual staff
- Wake-up service
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- EV Charging Station
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know
- Children over 12 years old must be booked as an adult.
- The minimum age for check-in is 18 years old.
- Refunds may take up to 6 - 8 weeks to process. All refunds will be processed back to the original card of payment only
- A valid credit card and photo identification matching the name on your reservation is required to check in to the Wildlife Retreat.
- The Wildlife Retreat is a cashless facility and accepts card payments only
- Guests are required at all times to behave in a manner consistent with Taronga’s Animal Welfare Charter.
- Children must be supervised at all times within the Wildlife Retreat and all bookings require an accompanying adult over the age of 18
- The Wildlife Retreat is a non-smoking property. Smoking is only permitted outside of the site boundary
- Balloons and confetti are not allowed on the premises as they pose a significant risk to wildlife on site
- The hotel reserve the right to request guests to leave if they behave in a manner that impacts the enjoyment of other guests or poses a risk to other guests, staff and the animals in our care. Furthermore, if any damages occur due to misuse of the room, the hotel reserve the right to charge you the full cost of reparation.
Credit cards accepted
Sustainability Measures and Certifications
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
- Conserves energy when rooms are empty
- Uses renewable energy
- Uses energy-efficient heating and cooling
- Uses energy-efficient lighting
- Cleans with eco-friendly products
- Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
- Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic toiletries
- No single-use plastics
- Provides charging for electric vehicles
Dining
- Sources produce from local farms
- Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
- Offers vegan menu options
- Composts food waste
- Reduces food waste
- Sources wine from organic and biodynamic vineyards
Community and Environment
- Purchases from locally owned businesses
- Hires locally with fair wages, benefits, and advancement
- Actively supports the needs of the local community
- Trains staff in sustainability best practices
- Trains staff in local cultural heritage
- Provides volunteer opportunities for guests and staff
- Restores and protects natural ecosystems and wildlife
- Measures and reduces water waste
- Measures and reduces carbon emissions