Visitor Information

Visitor Information

Your guide to a wild day.

Find all the practical information you need to plan your visit, all in one place. Read more about the animals that call Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo home, view the map, download the app, and more!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo map

Zoo map

In addition to being home to all of our animals, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo offers a range of facilities to visitors including cafes and eateries, picnic areas, drinks vending machines, first aid, bike and cart hire and public bathrooms throughout the Zoo.

You can find each of these facilities on our Zoo map, along with the location of all of your favourite animals. 

Spider Monkeys checking out Taronga's app
Spider Monkeys checking out Taronga's app

Download the app

The Taronga Western Plains Zoo app is the perfect companion for your visit. 

Download the official Taronga Western Plains Zoo app and make getting around a breeze with the interactive map, up to date information on keeper talks, feeding times and animal encounters. Plus you can choose your own self-guided adventure with recommended ‘must-see’ moments or create your own favourites!

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Sit down and recharge with dining options at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.
Sit down and recharge with dining options at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.

Food and drink

Sit down and enjoy modern Australian cuisine with a gorgeous view of the Savannah Lake at Cafe Wild or enjoy a packed lunch in one of our free picnic areas. Find out more about food and drink options at the Zoo.

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Sit down and recharge with dining options at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.
Electric carts for hire
Electric carts for hire

Bike, Cart and Boat Hire

For a real zoofari adventure, hire a bike, electric cart or now brand new pedal boats and make your visit extra special!

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Electric carts for hire
Asian Elephants at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Asian Elephants at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Rates and concessions

Find out all you need to know about individual, group and concession rates to Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.

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Asian Elephants at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Children enjoying Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Children enjoying Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Accessibility

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is committed to ensuring that our grounds and exhibits can be viewed and enjoyed by all. It offers accessible parking, amenities and the free hire of wheelchairs.

A note about domestic animals and pets: for the safety of our animals and yours, guests are not permitted to bring their own domestic animals or pets into Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

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Lion Pride Lands
Lion Pride Lands

Closures and works

For a zoo to remain relevant, it must grow and evolve. Here at Taronga, we aim to continually improve our animal habitats while striving to enhance our visitors’ experiences.

Find out more information about current closures and improvements that may impact your visit.

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Lion Pride Lands
Safari truck at Taronga Zoo Western Plains
Safari truck at Taronga Zoo Western Plains

Getting to the Zoo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is located on Obley Road in Dubbo, central west NSW. 

 

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Meerkat at Western Plains Zoo
Meerkat at Western Plains Zoo

Taronga is a cashless Zoo

Taronga Zoo is a 'cashless' operation, but this won't impact your experience as a guest when visiting the Zoo. 

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Meerkat at Western Plains Zoo