Taronga's Roar & Snore gets a seasonal glow-up for wine lovers

This experience just levelled up the already iconic Roar and Snore zoo sleepover.

Taronga Zoo’s Roar and Snore experience has become somewhat legendary. Safari tents with wooden floors and comfy beds, show-stopping views of Sydney’s skyline to wake up to and behind-the-scenes activities like giraffe feeding and getting up close with echidnas and meerkats are always part of the itinerary at these events. But what you might not know is that just two nights a season, these overnight stays turn into an adults-only Taronga Zoo Wine Safari.

Fall asleep to the sounds of the animals. (Image: Taronga Zoo)

What is a Taronga Zoo Wine Safari?

Adding on to the standard Roar and Snore itinerary, guests will spend an hour roaming the zoo on one of the most unique wine-tasting (and delicious canapes) journeys around. The event is hosted by award-winning sommelier, Louella Mathews, so you’ll learn just as much about the wine as you will the creatures you spot. The focus is on seasonal and unique wines, to add another layer of can’t-get-it-anywhere-else.

Sip your wine as you get up close with the locals.

Roar and Snore itinerary highlights

On any given Roar and Snore, the highlight has to be a night excursion through the Zoo, led by passionate keepers and guides, when many of the animals are more active than during the day. The exact activities during this tour change daily, but that’s what keeps things interesting. And, of course, fuel up first at the buffet dinner. Later, fall asleep to the sounds of the animals.

You also get a continental breakfast in the morning, and the entire second day to continue exploring the zoo at your own pace.

Join behind-the-scenes activities like giraffe feeding. (Image: Destination NSW)

The details

Prices for the Taronga Zoo Wine Safari start from $449 and include the standard Roar and Snore itinerary, plus wine tasting. Tickets are on sale now, with winter season dates 18 June and 6 August.

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