Education booking costs

Education booking costs

View the pricing information for excursions to Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo for schools, vacation care groups, preschools, catering and the ZooSnooz overnight program.

The below pricing information is for Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo only

You can also view pricing for excursions to Taronga Zoo Sydney separately.

The below prices are relevant from 1 January 2023. 

For schools

Booking typeCost
NSW Government School
In recognition of the long term partnership between TSCA and the Department of Education, NSW School Excursion bookings are subsidised.
 
Students (K-12) – Zoo entry only$14.00
Students (K-12) – Zoo entry and workshop$14.00
Non - NSW Government School
Students (K-12) – Zoo entry only$16.00
Students (K-12) – Zoo entry and workshop$16.00
Supervising adults - 1 per 5 studentsFREE
Supervising adults - additional$36.50
Optional activities
Tour guide (1 Guide per coach required)$82.50 (For 2 hrs per guide)
Bikes$10.00pp
Early Morning Walk$6.00pp

For Vacation Care groups

Booking typeCost per student
Vacation care - Zoo entry only$17.00
Vacation care - Zoo entry and workshop$17.00
Supervising adults - 1 per 5 studentsFREE
Supervising adults - additional$36.50

For preschools

Booking typeCost per student
Preschool aged 4+ years - Zoo entry only$16.00
Preschool aged 3 years and under - Zoo entry onlyFREE
Preschool aged 4+ years - Zoo entry and workshop$16.00
Preschool aged 3 years and under - Zoo entry and workshop$5.00
Supervising adults - 1 per 5 studentsFREE
Supervising adults - additional$36.50

Catering

NOTE: Food packs are required to be ordered at least 14 days prior to arrival, if ordering within this time frame please call 02 6881 1433.

Booking typeCost per student

BREAKFAST

Cold Breakfast Option

Walk along breakfast table which includes:

  • Cereal
  • Basket of fruit
  • Toast - white/brown bread w/ butter, vegemite and strawberry jam
  • Juice
  • Milk for cereal
$8.50pp

Takeaway Option (Hot Breakfast)

On the go breakfast includes:

  • Bacon and egg roll or cheese roll
  • Juice

$11.00pp

Gluten free - additional $2.00 per person

LUNCH

Lunch Option 1

Packed lunch to be grabbed on the go includes:

  • Assorted sandwiches: ham and cheese, cheese and tomato, plain chicken
  • Fruit drink popper
  • Piece of fruit
$9.00pp

Lunch Option 2

Pre-cooked and to be collected from cafe at Savannah Plaza at 12pm.

This option includes:

  • Sausage and bun
    • Vegetarian option with vegetable pattie burger available
  • Fruit drink popper
  • Piece of fruit

Add-ons, the below prices are based on the whole group only:

  • BBQ onions - $0.50c per person
  • Coleslaw - $0.50 per person
  • Cheese, grated - $0.50 per person

$12.00pp

Gluten free - additional $2.00 per person

Other

Snack Attack

Packed snack to be grabbed on the go includes:

  • Bag of popcorn
  • Bottle of water
  • Piece of fruit

Add-ons:

  • Lifesaver ice block - $3.50 per person
  • Muffin - $3.00 per person
$6.00pp

ZooSnooz overnight program

ZooSnooz Rates have increased for 2022 bookings.

Booking typeCost per student
Students$90.00 per student
Minimum fee - groups of 20 students or less$1,800.00
Supervising adults - 1 per 10 studentsFREE
Supervising adults - additional*$100.00 per adult
Cancellation fee - within 30 days of visit**$500.00
Cancellation fee - within 14 days of visit**100% of total cost

*Extra adult numbers must be negotiated at the time of booking.

**All cancellations must be notified in writing to twpzeducation@zoo.nsw.gov.au as soon as possible. 

Maximum number of attendees (including adults) is 90.