Keeper activity timetable
Plan your visit with the full keeper activity timetable and get the best chance to see your favourite animals up close at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.
Please note that some Keeper Activities are weather dependent.
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11:30am Daily from 23 Dec | Lion keeper talk |
9.25am | Black Rhino keeper talk, daily during Easter long weekend and NSW school holidays* |
9.30am - 10.00am | Ring-tailed Lemur feed, daily during Easter long weekend and NSW school holidays* |
11.20am | Cheetah keeper talk Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun only |
11.30am | Otter Keeper Talk, daily |
12.00pm | Asian Elephant keeper talk |
12.25pm | Tiger keeper talk Mon, Wed & Fri only |
12.40pm - 12.55pm | Meerkat keeper talk at the Waterhole, during Easter long weekend and NSW school holidays* |
12.30pm - 1.00pm | Spider Monkey feed |
12.40pm | Otter feed |
12.55pm | Greater One-horned Rhino Keeper talk (NSW School Holidays and Weekends only) |
2.10pm | Tasmanian Devil keeper talk |
2.25 | Galapagos Tortoise keeper talk, during weekends and NSW School holidays* |
2.45 | Platypus Rescue HQ Keeper Talk daily |
* School holiday activities will run daily from 29 March to 28 April 2024.
Lion Keeper Talk
Lions are the only cats that live in groups called “prides”. The females do most of the hunting whilst males defend the pride’s territory. These majestic social big cats are threatened by habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.
Ring-tailed lemur Feed
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is home to two groups of Ring-tailed Lemurs, a breeding group near the Savannah picnic ground and a bachelor group at the Savannah Lake. Learn more about these cheeky primates at our Keeper Talk!
Black Rhino keeper talk
Did you know that the Black Rhino’s horns are made of the same protein as our hair and nails? Watch and learn about these solitary animals as they enjoy their morning meal.
Otter keeper talk
Meet our family of Asian Small-clawed Otters including mum Jafar, dad Harry and their four busy offspring!
Cheetah keeper talk
Catch up with our Cheetahs while they enjoy their meaty brunch. Watch our Cheetah feed, as you learn about their extraordinary speed, unusual colour variations, and unique social hierarchy.
Asian Elephant keeper talk
Learn all about the unique characteristics of Asian Elephants from Keeper Bec and see our herd of eight elephants of varying ages, including young calf Kanlaya.
Sumatran Tiger Keeper Talk
Did you know there are less than 400 Sumatran Tigers left in the wild? Learn about this critically endangered species, and what Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is doing to help preserve their habitats.
Spider Monkey Feed
Fancy having lunch with our Spider Monkey troop? Watch the monkeys as they deftly use their tails to grab food from our Keepers, before swinging away on the ropes and tree branches on their island home.
Meerkat talk
Meet our Meerkat mob at feeding time as they munch on insects, fruits, and vegetables. You’ll learn how their social dynamics work, who’s the boss of this troop and just how good their eyesight is.
Greater One-horned Rhino Talk
He looks prehistoric but isn’t a dinosaur! Meet Greater One-horned (or Indian) Rhino Dora and hear from Keeper Tarryn as she explains some of the differences between the different rhino species.
Tasmanian Devil Keeper Talk
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is home to three females, Pecorino, Philus and Mija all have different markings, which allow keepers and guests to identify them.
Galapagos Tortoise keeper talk
Did you know that Galapagos Tortoises can live up to 150 years? Watch and learn all about these remarkable animals during this informative talk.
See a Platypus at Platypus Rescue HQ
The world’s largest purpose-built platypus conservation and research centre, Platypus Rescue HQ, is now open! See a platypus at Dubbo Zoo for the first time in our history.