Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo A safari adventure with over 300 hectares to explore and over 500 animals Find yourself surrounded by magnificent wildlife on wide open plains.
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo - With over 300 hectares of wild and wonderful bushland and over 500 animals, Taronga Western Plains Zoo offers a safari adventure right in the heart of NSW.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. 🌹We pay our respects to all Australian and New ...
24/04/2025

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. 🌹

We pay our respects to all Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel, past and present. We recognise these brave individuals and their families for their service and their sacrifices.

As a sincere thank you from all of us at Taronga, we're opening the gates in Dubbo and Sydney for Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel and Veterans to visit for free this Anzac Day weekend, 25-27 April.

Simply present your military ID, service medals, or veterans card at our ticket desks to enjoy a day out on us as gesture of gratitude. T&C's apply.

Quokka Murrawa is here to remind you that is open every day of the year - that includes Anzac Day!📷 Keeper Lou
23/04/2025

Quokka Murrawa is here to remind you that is open every day of the year - that includes Anzac Day!

📷 Keeper Lou

A big thanks to our friends at Dubbo Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW for your help with first aid and traffic management o...
23/04/2025

A big thanks to our friends at Dubbo Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW for your help with first aid and traffic management over the Easter Long Weekend!

Easter is one of our busiest times of the year here at and to have your team volunteer their time to help us provide the best possible experience for our guests is greatly appreciated 🙏

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22/04/2025

Ring-tailed Lemurs, Black and White Ruffed Lemurs, and Black-handed Spider Monkeys enjoyed some Easter enrichment over the weekend - fruit puree 'eggs'! 🥚🍌🫐

you can see our Spider Monkeys from Café Wild at the Savannah Visitor's Plaza, or venture out onto the Savannah Lake for yourself on board a pedal boat! 🐒

📹 Keeper Cait

This Anzac Day, is offering free entry to Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel and Veterans. To receive ...
21/04/2025

This Anzac Day, is offering free entry to Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel and Veterans.

To receive free entry, please go to the ticket desk at the Zoo in uniform or simply show your military ID, service medals or veterans card.

To all service personnel, past and present - thank you, from Taronga.

Terms and conditions apply: https://taronga.org.au/taronga-western-plains-zoo-dubbo/special-offers-taronga-western-plains-zoo-dubbo

Offer is valid on Friday 25th – Sunday 27th April. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Only valid for tickets redeemed on site at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Did you hear?! Our Elephant Experience is running every day of the NSW School Holidays!Learn more at the link in the com...
19/04/2025

Did you hear?! Our Elephant Experience is running every day of the NSW School Holidays!

Learn more at the link in the comments 👇👇

“Taronga Western Plains Zoo is open every day of the year - pass it on.” 🗣️🤭📷 Rick Stevens
17/04/2025

“Taronga Western Plains Zoo is open every day of the year - pass it on.” 🗣️🤭

📷 Rick Stevens

Pass it on: we’re open every day of the Easter Long Weekend and the Anzac Day Long Weekend 😉📷 Rick Stevens
17/04/2025

Pass it on: we’re open every day of the Easter Long Weekend and the Anzac Day Long Weekend 😉

📷 Rick Stevens

14/04/2025

Happy Birthday Matobo! 🦏

Can you believe Kufara's calf was born two years ago today!? He's now fully weaned from mum and spends his days at our back-of-house Black Rhino complex, hanging out with his aunty Sabi or being a great uncle to Mesi's calf Budhi! He also loves the attention of his keepers!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is home to the largest and most successful breeding program for Southern Black Rhinoceros outside of mainland Africa, and you can see where the magic happens on our Black Rhino Experience! Meet our expert Black Rhino Keepers and learn all about this critically endangered species.

Bookings essential - learn more at the link in the comments 👇👇

Save Bilbies not bunnies! 🐇With Easter rapidly approaching, adopt a Bilby and give a gift that’s sweeter than the chocol...
13/04/2025

Save Bilbies not bunnies! 🐇

With Easter rapidly approaching, adopt a Bilby and give a gift that’s sweeter than the chocolate eggs lining the shelves!

Here in Australia, the Easter bunny is not everything it’s cracked up to be 🐰

While bunnies may look cute, they wreak havoc on our precious and unique environments 💔

You can support a precious native species as an alternative to bunnies with an adorable Bilby adoption!

Your Bilby adoption will contribute to Taronga’s vital conservation work to breed and release Bilbies back into protected areas across Australia. Join TEAM BILBY this Easter 🥇 💪

Each adoption comes with a personalised certificate, fact sheet and updates about your adopted species. Grab yours today from the link in the comments! 👇👇

Swing on down to Café Wild to spot our newest arrival out on the Primate Islands! 🐒Spider Monkey Havana gave birth to th...
11/04/2025

Swing on down to Café Wild to spot our newest arrival out on the Primate Islands! 🐒

Spider Monkey Havana gave birth to this gorgeous little bundle of joy late last month and it’s safe to say we’re a little bit obsessed 🤩

📷 Keeper Bridget

Happy Birthday mumma Mesi 🥰🦏Mesi was born here at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in 2017 and last year she became a mum for ...
10/04/2025

Happy Birthday mumma Mesi 🥰🦏

Mesi was born here at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in 2017 and last year she became a mum for the first time. A sensitive soul (even for a Black Rhino), Mesi is raising son Budhi behind the scenes where she feels safe in the company of the other Black Rhinos that call the Zoo home!

Did you know Taronga Western Plains Zoo is home to the largest and most successful breeding program for Southern Black Rhinoceros outside of mainland Africa? 🤯

Better yet, you can see where the magic happens on our Black Rhino Experience! Meet our expert Black Rhino Keepers and learn all about this critically endangered species. You might even catch a glimpse of Mesi and Budhi!

Bookings essential - learn more at the link in the comments 👇👇

📷 Rick Stevens

10/04/2025

These school holidays, venture behind the scenes for an Elephant Experience like no other!

Head into the Asian Elephant barn to watch our keepers bath one of the Elephants and get an insight into their care here at the Zoo. Learn about this remarkable species and see the awesome bond between our Keepers and the Elephants in our care.

Book your Elephant Experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo online now.

Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment 👉👉 https://taronga.org.au/dubbo-zoo/tours/elephant-experience

07/04/2025

Bilbies thriving in Taronga Sanctuary!

Recently, our teams conducted health checks on 32 Bilbies ahead of an upcoming release (stay tuned!)

The Taronga Sanctuary was established in 2019 to house Taronga’s Greater Bilby conservation breeding program, thanks to the generous support of philanthropists Alan and Lynne Rydge.

Bilbies were once found across 70% of mainland Australia but have been reduced to fragmented populations in the Tanami desert in the Northern Territory, the Great Sandy Desert, Pilbara and Kimberley regions of Western Australia and an isolated population in south-western Queensland.

The Greater Bilby is one of Taronga’s Legacy Species and we are committed to continuing to breed bilbies in our Sanctuary to support reintroduction and conservation efforts across Australia.

02/04/2025

Africa Lions Marion and Lwazi have welcomed their third litter of cubs - two girls and a boy! 🥰

The trio were born on February 21, and will spend their first few months of life behind the scenes while they learn how to be little lions!

Once they are a bit bigger and more robust, they will be introduced to their dad Lwazi, siblings Amali, Imani, Mara, Bahati, Jabari and Zawadi.

In the meantime, guests can see Lwazi and his six eldest offspring at the Lion Pride Lands at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo! 🦁

You’d be an April Fool to miss the fun at Taronga Western Plains Zoo this April – it’s Red Energy Zoo Month! Follow the ...
01/04/2025

You’d be an April Fool to miss the fun at Taronga Western Plains Zoo this April – it’s Red Energy Zoo Month!

Follow the Red Energy LIFESAVER SUPERPOWER animal trail today to discover the lifesaving impact our Wildlife Hospital has on Zoo animals and wildlife, and its support of conservation and science programs.

Finish the trail for your chance to win a wild overnight stay!

This April, Red Energy is doubling every dollar they contribute to Taronga through their Red Wildlife Saver plan to support the Taronga Wildlife Hospital.

Find out how you can support here https://taronga.org.au/dubbo-zoo/whats-on/red-energy-zoo-month

Address

Obley Road
Dubbo, NSW
2830

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+61268811400

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