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Meerkat Encounter

at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Meerkat Encounter

at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Gaze in wonder at some curious creatures

Step inside the Meerkat habitat with a Zoo Keeper, and take a seat so that the curious residents can get a good look at you.

The Meerkat Encounter is an additional cost. Places are limited. We advise booking ahead to secure your place.

Need to know

  • Cost: $89 per person for Adults (16 years and up) and Children (10 to 15 years).
    o    Children must be 10 years and over.
    o    General Admission tickets to Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo must be purchased separately.
  • Time: 9.50am daily (excluding Wednesdays outside of school holidays). Please note, the duration of the Meerkat Encounter will vary depending on the animals.
  • Where: The Waterhole Meerkat Habitat - Map ref S2. Please note the Waterhole Meerkat Habitat is located 2.5km around the Zoo circuit so please allow sufficient time to arrive by 9.50am for your encounter.
  • Essential clothing requirements: covered shoulders, enclosed footwear, full length pants and socks above ankles. Please note ripped jeans/pants, sandals and crocs will not be permitted.
  • Guests will be required to: 
    o    Wear flat, closed toed shoes.
    o    Be able to step over a 60cm wall.
    o    Walk independently.
    o    Climb stairs independently.
    o    Sit still on a low-sitting log for up to 10-20 minutes.

Additional information

  • Numbers are limited to 4 people per day and bookings are essential, we recommend booking in advance to secure your place.
  • Same day bookings for a Meerkat encounter close at 9.30am.
  • Please note if the temperature is predicted to reach 40 degrees or higher on the day of the encounter, it may be cancelled.
  • This encounter is available at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo only.

*Prices are subject to change without notice.
 

Meerkat Encounter at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Meerkat Encounter at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Meerkat Mob at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Meerkat Mob at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

We proudly Acknowledge the Cammeraigal (Taronga Zoo, Sydney) and Wiradjuri (Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo) people, their Country, spirit and traditions as customary owners of the lands upon which our Zoos stand.