We took the ferry to the Taronga Zoo--a 12-minutes ride from the city. From the Zoo, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Sydney with its Harbour in the foreground.

Harbour Bridge

There are many Australian animals to observe, such as a Tree-Kangaroo and the endangered Tasmanian Devil. 

Tree-Kangaroo Tasmanian Devil  

One of the popular attractions is the bird show: Various kites fly just a few feet above the heads of the spectators. There are coin-snatching Galahs that even return the coins. The largest bird is an Andean Condor whose three-metre wingspan is frightening when it glides above the audience.

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There are also Emus and many different plants and spiders everywhere.

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Here a last look at Sydney with a flock of Red-tailed Black Cockatoos.

Red-tailed Black Cockatoos

More pictures here.