Sydney’s Taronga Zoo prepares to open new luxury lodge

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Sydney’s Taronga Zoo prepares to open new luxury lodge

August 28, 2019

Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is preparing to open a new 62-room luxury ‘eco-retreat’ will open in October.

The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga will offer five environmentally sensitive and sustainably designed lodges built into the native bush with views across a wildlife sanctuary that is home to platypuses, koalas and echidnas.

The lodge will also feature the Me-Gal restaurant with views over Sydney Harbour and feature a menu focused on fresh local produce with dishes such as Fraser Island spanner crab with fried native saltbush; NSW beef fillet with potato foam, cavolo nero and Hunter Valley shiraz jus; and saffron and pea risotto with local watercress and vegan cheese.

Each stay includes a two-course dinner, buffet breakfast, animal experiences and access to the zoo. Guided tours with zookeepers are available at sunrise and later in the morning.

Funds from the retreat will go towards the Taronga Conservation Society Australia.

12th August 2019 - Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates Elephant Day

18th July 2019 - Zoos and aquariums celebrate and educate through Plastic Free July

11th July 2019 - As opening approaches new Sydney Zoo undertakes further recruitment

17th June 2019 - Taronga Zoo launches ‘Litter Free Rivers’ campaign

5th December 2018 - Taronga Zoo helps advance understanding of protected species

6th May 2019 - Taronga Zoo celebrates record school holiday visitation numbers

2nd April 2019 - Taronga Zoo rare Sumatran Tiger cubs make public debut

4th March 2019 - Taronga Zoo Seal Show wins award for Public Engagement

30th January 2019 - Taronga Zoo Director recognised for commitment to wildlife conservation

2nd June 2019 - Taronga Zoo helps educate students on protection of endangered species

18th October 2018 - Royal couple officially launch Taronga Institute of Science & Learning

28th August 2018 - Taronga Zoo announces Moshtix ticketing partnership

25th June 2018 - Giraffes at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo set for new $50 million home

11th May 2018 - Sydney zoos reach out of court settlement in branding dispute

7th April 2018 - Sydney’s Unique Venues Association gets industry relaunch

12th July 2017 - Taronga Zoo moves toward plastic-free operations

7th October 2016 - Taronga Zoo marks 100 years of conservation

25th September 2016 - Taronga Zoo gets approval for $30 million conservation centre

17th April 2016 - Designs revealed for new Taronga Wildlife Retreat

8th December 2015 - Taronga Zoo looks to develop Wildlife Retreat accommodation experience

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