Rail · ZOOS

Our Pick of the 3 Best Zoo Visits

3 tours  ·  from $29 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 3 zoo visits worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and Hungerburg Funicular Combo Ticket - The hillside paths require a little stamina
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Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and Hungerburg Funicular Combo Ticket

1.Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and Hungerburg Funicular Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

Ride the Hungerburgbahn from Innsbruck Station Altstadt, then visit Alpenzoo, home to more than 2,000 Alpine animals in hillside enclosures. This self-guided combo takes about two hours and includes a round trip on the funicular. Redeem your ticket only at Station Congress, not at the zoo.

“Actually pretty nice zoo with interesting animals. You can walk in with the birds. Great afternoon with a view”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic Railway, & Sydney Zoo - Sydney Zoo, kangaroos, and a First Nations talk
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic Railway, & Sydney Zoo

2.Blue Mountains, Scenic Railway, & Sydney Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 59 reviews · 11 hours · from $117

You’ll leave central Sydney by air-conditioned coach for Sydney Zoo, a First Nations cultural talk, Echo Point, and Scenic World. Ride Australia’s steepest railway, then take the cableway and skyway above the Blue Mountains. Guides such as Fiona, Irene, and Mark have been praised for clear commentary and good humor. The tour ends at Homebush Bay, near a ferry to Sydney.

“the guid3 was very informative e and fun thr whoever tri itself was worth the oneu”

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Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Wildlife Zoo Private Tour - A private ride through the Dandenong Ranges
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Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Wildlife Zoo Private Tour

3.Puffing Billy Train Wildlife Zoo Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight flexible hours with a private driver-guide, riding Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges, visiting Moonlit Sanctuary, and stopping at Brighton Bathing Boxes. Transport and bottled water are included, but train and sanctuary tickets are extra. Guides speak English, Chinese, and French, with pickup from Melbourne CBD and nearby suburbs.

“Very very wonderful experience, my son and daughter really love. We saw train and many wildlife. The train tickets are extremely hard to get and our guide Tom helps us to purchase. Thank you team. Highly recommended.”

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