Version 1.0 — Last Updated: 2026-09-15 · Effective Date: 2026-09-15
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Sydney Zoo website at sydney-zoo.org (the "Service"), operated by Sydney Zoo ("we", "us", "our"). By using the Service you agree to these Terms.
1. Definitions
1.1 "Service" means the Sydney Zoo website and all content and features made available through it. 1.2 "User" ("you") means any person who accesses the Service. 1.3 "Content" means all text, images, graphics and other material published on the Service.
2. Acceptance of Terms
2.1 By accessing the Service you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and that you accept these Terms. 2.2 If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Service.
3. Description of Service
3.1 The Service is an editorial visitor's guide to zoos and wildlife parks in the Sydney region. It provides descriptions, general visitor information and related editorial content. 3.2 Opening hours, prices, animals on display and other details are set by the individual parks and change without notice; always confirm current details with the relevant park before visiting.
4. User Conduct & Prohibited Uses
4.1 You agree not to use the Service unlawfully or in any way that could damage, disable or impair it. 4.2 You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service, scrape or harvest content at scale, or introduce malicious code. 4.3 You must not reproduce substantial portions of the Content without our prior written permission.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 All Content on the Service, including text and imagery, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. 5.2 You may view and share links to the Service for personal, non-commercial use. All other use requires our permission.
6. Termination
6.1 We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time if you breach these Terms. 6.2 Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers and limitation of liability) will continue to apply.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
7.1 THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE OR THAT ANY INFORMATION IS COMPLETE OR CURRENT.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE. 8.2 NOTHING IN THESE TERMS EXCLUDES OR LIMITS ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED, INCLUDING UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW.
9. Changes to Terms
9.1 We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the latest version. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
10.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia and the State of New South Wales. 10.2 You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales for any dispute arising from these Terms. 10.3 If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to [email protected]. See also our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.