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In paw-some news, three adorable African Lion cubs have joined the pride. Now three months old, they are gradually being introduced to the rest of family, including their six older siblings and of course, dad Lwazi.
Over the coming weeks, guests will have the chance to spot the cubs as they begin to settle into their new home at Lion Pride Lands.
Get up close and personal! Want to meet a meerkat, help bath an elephant or stand tall with a giraffe? Get up close and personal with a thrilling Animal Encounters experience.
Plus, check our our NEW Rhino encounters!
Book a behind-the-scenes experience, such as an Early Morning Walk with a Zoo volunteer, hop on the safari truck and venture amongst African species on the Savannah Safari, or venture into lion territory on board Lion Pride Lands Patrol. You can even see how our vets heal the wild as you go behind-the-scenes at the Wildlife Hospital.
Learn about the fascinating animals that call Taronga home from our expert Keepers with our Keeper Talks.
From the solitary Black Rhino to cheeky Ring-tailed Lemurs, there's an educational keeper talk for everyone!
Free with Zoo Entry.
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!
Open from 10am-3pm.
Free with Zoo Entry.
There’s an exciting way to experience the glistening Savannah Lake at the Zoo! See Spider Monkeys and Black and White Ruffed Lemurs like never before as you cruise by pedal boat around the Primate Islands in this family-fun experience.
The world’s largest purpose-built platypus conservation centre is open, with guests to Taronga Western Plains Zoo able to see this iconic species at the Zoo for the very first time. Meet platypus, Mackenzie and learn about this cryptic and elusive species!
Free with Zoo Entry.
See our vets in action at the Wildlife Hospital in Dubbo. During your visit, you can see firsthand how we care for an array of Zoo animals and sick and injured native wildlife, and learn about our critical conservation and research projects.
Free with Zoo Entry.
