Editing Taronga Zoo (section)

===Late 20th century===
A critical review in 1967 led to a new emphasis on scientific conservation, education and preservation. New exhibits were built starting with the [[Platypus]] and Nocturnal houses, waterfowl ponds and walkthrough Rainforest Aviary. A Veterinary Quarantine Centre was built as was an Education Centre (funded by the Department of Education). Previous attractions such as elephant rides, miniature trains, monkey circus and merry-go-round gave way to educational facilities such as Friendship Farm and Seal Theatre (these latter two exhibits completed in the late 1970s).<ref name=":0" />

==== Sky Safari ====
A [[gondola lift]] (known as the Sky Safari) was installed in 1987 and updated in 2000, transporting passengers between the bottom of the park close to the [[Taronga Zoo ferry wharf|ferry wharf]], and to the top end of the zoo. The gondola closed on 31 January 2023 due to reaching the end of its workable life. A proposed update to create a more unforgettable and fully accessible family experience for passengers is in progress. Pending approval, the Sky Safari is scheduled to re-open in 2027-2028.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/taronga-zoo-announces-retirement-of-the-sky-safari-after-35-years/news-story/0bca3c615481170e9d62fa135671fd7a |title=Taronga Zoo announces retirement of the Sky Safari after 35 years |first=Eli |last=Green |date=19 January 2023 |access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/australia/nsw/taronga-zoos-sky-safari-to-close-after-35-years/news-story/d8cad20432e95e7de62fadbb3aeab195 |title=Taronga Zoo's Sky Safari to close after 35 years |date=20 January 2023 |access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sky Safari |url=https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo/must-see/sky-safari |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=taronga.org.au}}</ref>