Visit Taronga Western Plains Zoo and discover more about wildlife and conservation through our special tours, talks and animal encounters!
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Feed a Big Cat

Get your heart racing with an up close encounter a Sumatran Tiger or African Lion. Big Cat Encounter participants can feed either of these magnificent creatures while learning about the species and their plight in the wild.  Big Cat Encounters cost $59 per person in addition to Zoo admission and lasts for about 20 minutes.

Contact us for booking, payment and enquiries. Children under seven years are not permitted on Tiger/Lion Encounters and an adult must accompany all children under the age of 15 years.

Please note the Lion Encounter is currently unavailable.

Available daily throughout the year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day.