Free Seal Show Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga Zoo Seal Show

Image of seal leaping high from the water. One of the best loved and most popular attractions at the fabulous Taronga Zoo, is the free seal show, held twice daily. Housed within the new Great Southern Ocean Exhibit, the Seal Show theater has been designed with seating for 950 visitors, so that everyone can get a seat. The new seal theater now features a glass front pool so the audience can see the seals swimming underwater. This is a fabulous feature for the smaller kids.

It is easy to see why old sailors were regarded as Sea Dogs, because just like the seals, they were easy to train. During the free seal show you will see Australian Sea Lions, New Zealand Fur Seals and the huge Californian Sea Lions strut their stuff, to the amusement of the audience.

Jumping, spinning, catching balls and catching fish, the audience is kept completely riveted to the ongoing action of these colorful aquatic creatures. Each one seems to have their own personality and their own unique capabilities. The big Californian Sea Lion loves showing off and gets the crowd laughing with his antics. Did you know that a seal can actually smile? Come along and see if this is really true for yourself.

The new Great Southern Ocean Exhibit is located almost in the centre of the zoo, near the Taronga Food Market and between the Wild Asia Exhibit and new Elephant Breeding Enclosure. The seal show times are 11.00am and 2.00pm daily. Gates close at 11.00am and 2.00pm sharp, as the seals can be distracted and under perform if people are moving within the theater. So arrive early or you will miss out.

Image of seal balancing on front flippers. Image of seal balancing soccer ball on nose.

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