Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat, North Sydney Architecture, NSW Waterfront Building Photos
Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat in Mosman
19 July 2022
Architects: Cox Architecture
Location: Mosman, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Photos: Mike Chorley, Guy Wilkinson and David Li
Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat, Australia
Turf Design Studio, Cox Architecture and Chada have collaborated to deliver a new eco-luxe retreat in one of Sydney?s most iconic destinations. Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat is part of a $164.5M development program between Taronga Zoo and the NSW Government to improve the famous tourist site over the next 10 years.

The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga aims to help secure a shared future for wildlife and people by becoming one of Australia?s first 5 Star Greenstar Hotel environments; creating an iconic, adventurous and interactive experience involving direct interaction between animals and guests; allowing the senses to be challenged through visual, audible and olfactory stimulation; and seamlessly integrating the exhibit landscape with the Retreat buildings.
There is increasing demand for immersive wildlife experiences, and they are proven to influence people?s attitudes and behaviours towards conservation. During a 24-hour stay at the Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat, visitors experience unprecedented close-up encounters with Australian animals and enjoy tours and talks within the recreated Australian landscape. The retreat builds on existing overnight conservation exp...