Over the past 45 years, since 28 February 1977, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo has welcomed, inspired and educated over 12 million guests from all over the globe.

You're invited

To celebrate this milestone, all guests who purchase a ticket and visit between Monday 28 February 2022 to Thursday 31 March 2022, and every Zoo Friend who visits during the same period, will automatically go in the draw to WIN the ultimate Taronga Western Plains Zoo safari experience - a two-night stay at Zoofari Lodge*.

_{*Terms & Conditions apply. Read the full Terms & Conditions for this competition.}

From its early beginnings as a breeding centre for many of the iconic species that still call it home today, Taronga Western Plains Zoo now hosts a range of experiences including overnight programs, tours, encounters, keeper presentations and unique ways to explore the Zoo circuit - on foot, by bike, car or cart.

Throughout its history Taronga Western Plains Zoo has made a significant contribution to the conservation of many rare and endangered animals, from exotic species such as the Black Rhinoceros right through to native species such as the Tasmanian Devil, Malleefowl and more recently, Greater Bilby, Regent Honeyeater and Plains-wanderer.

Milestones

• In 2020, 10 Greater Bilbies were released back into the wild in Sturt National Park, where they had been extinct for over 100 years
• The Regent Honeyeater program expanded from Taronga Zoo Sydney to Dubbo in 2020 and has now seen two very successful breeding seasons and the first release of Dubbo-bred birds in 2021
• The Plains-wanderer program has also welcomed chicks over three breeding seasons (with more exciting news on the horizon)

To mark the 45th birthday milestone, Dubbo's animals will also be receiving some special enrichment items.