Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is a COVID-Safe site.
We're committed to keeping you safe, so you may notice a few changes the next time you visit our Zoos.
Read more about the changes keeping you safe.
Zoo Cafe & Bar
Sit down at one of our cafés and enjoy modern Australian cuisine. The Zoo Café & Bar in the Visitor Plaza offers a gorgeous view of the Savannah Lake and Primate Islands, home to Spider Monkeys and Lemurs.
The Waterhole
The Waterhole Café located halfway round the Zoo circuit offers at a range of delectable food items to enjoy whilst overlooking animals such as Barbary Sheep, Blackbuck and Addax! The kids can have fun in the African waterhole themed water play area featuring hippo and elephant sculptures. The waterhole is sure to be a popular stop during your Zoo adventure!
NOTE: Due to the location of this café near the water play area, we encourage guests to bring a towel.
Picnic spots
Grab a takeaway option and enjoy a packed lunch in one of our free picnic areas:
- Savannah (near Ring-tailed Lemur breeding facility)
- Savannah Viewing Tower
- Bushland
- Asian Forests
- Savannah Visitor Plaza (near the Safari Park children's playground)
NOTE: Barbecues are currently not available.
*In the event of a total fire ban, barbecues in the Zoo grounds are not permitted to be used. As Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is a bushland setting, this is part of our commitment to keep staff, visitors and our animals safe.
High Tea at the Zoo
Celebrate a birthday, bridal shower, or indulgent afternoon with High Tea at the Zoo.
Your High Tea includes:
- A selection of tea sandwiches
- Scones with jam and cream
- A variety of petite fours, choux pastries, cakes and slices
$24 per person (including tea or coffee)
$29 per person (including tea, coffee and piccolo of wine)
Bookings are essential and required by 4pm the day prior to your booking. Phone 02 6881 1437 to book. Bookings of eight or more people are to be pre-paid a minimum of 24 hours prior to the booking.