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Meerkat Encounter

Need to know

  • When

    Daily
    Excluding Wednesdays outside of NSW School Holidays

  • Time

    Meet: 9.50 am
    Duration: 20 minutes

  • Cost

    $89 per person
    max 4 people

  • Minimum age

    10 years

Meet our curious mob

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. 

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. 

Please note if it is raining at the encounter time or the temperature is predicted to reach 40 degrees or higher on the day of the encounter, it may be cancelled. 

Bookings

Bookings are available online. Places are limited and bookings are essential.
 
Meerkat Encounter tickets exclude Zoo admission. Tickets to Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo can be purchased separately online prior to your visit.
 
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.
Guest requirements:
•    Wear flat, closed toed shoes.
•    Be able to step over a 60cm wall.
•    Walk independently.
•    Climb stairs independently.
•    Sit still on a low-sitting log for up to 10-20 minutes.

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