Sydney may be a metropolitan center of Australia, but savvy visitors to this ocean-side city can find plenty of opportunities for watching wildlife — even while staying at an Sydney hotel . The easiest way to do this is to head to a wildlife sanctuary, zoo, or park. But if you know what you’re doing, you can seek out some more personal wildlife experiences. Just remember to proceed with caution because even in park settings, these animals are still wild.
One of the most popular activities for Syndey tourists is whale watching. There are numerous tours and cruises heading out each day from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour that give you the opportunity to catch whales migrating along the Pacific coast of Australia .
Hyde Park is a great place for animal watching. Visitors can expect to see a variety of species, including the unusual Ibis. After dark, watch for possums both in the Park and even in the tree-lined streets of residential Sydney. Trees throughout the city are also filled with Sulphur Crested Cocakatoos during the day and Rainbow Lorikeets at dusk. Dusk is also a great time to observe bats as they leave their nests in the Botanic Gardens and fly around the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and over city buildings.
If you find yourself in any of the city’s national parks, give yourself enough time and patience and you’ll be able to observe wallabies, rosellas and even kangaroos in the wild. It’s a great alternative to seeing them confined in sanctuaries and zoos.