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Elephant Barn Tour

Elephant Barn Tour

Go behind-the-scenes.

Meet our friendly volunteers and head behind the scenes to the Elephant Barn.

Book your Elephant Barn Tour at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo online now. Spaces are limited so early arrival is recommended.

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Watch as Zoo Keepers bath one of the Elephants and learn about this remarkable species and the bond between Keepers and the Elephants in our care.

Need to know

  • Cost: $39 per person, for all ages (Infants under 4 years are free)
  • When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
  • Time: 12.30pm - 1.00pm
  • Departure: meet at 12.20pm at the Elephant Transport Crate

How to book

Bookings are available online. Places are limited and bookings are essential.

Elephant Barn Tour tickets exclude Zoo admission, tickets to Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo can be purchased separately online prior to your visit.

Guest requirements: 

  • Guests must be able to walk a 500m distance
  • Sturdy, enclosed footwear is recommended
  • Face masks are required to be worn throughout the tour
Asian Elephants at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.
Asian Elephants at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.

We proudly Acknowledge the Cammeraigal (Taronga Zoo, Sydney) and Wiradjuri (Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo) people, their Country, spirit and traditions as customary owners of the lands upon which our Zoos stand.