Western Plains Zoo
Posted 2 years, 5 months ago at 6:00 am. 45 comments
The Western Plains Zoo is a ’must see’ if you are in Dubbo. It has over half a million visitors a year. Make sure you allow a couple of days to look around the zoo. A one day admission gets you in free for a second day as well. It’s best to go as early as you can in the day when most of the animals are awake.
Hiring Bikes is a good option – take plenty of water!
Click here for the official site, or click here to find out the current admission prices, and notice that if you prepay online you save 10%.
The Otters are a hit for the kids, make sure you see them at a feeding time when they go chasing prawns. The Siamung Apes are crazy and fun, feeding time is just after lunch and well worth it, they put on a spectacular show.
Click here to find out more about some of the individual Exhibits.
It’s hard to catch the tiger on the move, on warm days they like to sit round a fair bit – but here’s a good shot.
A giraffe showing off her height!
An elephant throwing dirt on its head.
A Camel at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.
Zebra at the Zoo – thanks Chloe Ferres for the great photos.
any overnights available at the zoo for early morning / night sight seeing tours?
There is a ‘zoofari lodge’, might be best to contact the zoo for details.
We like to throw a picnic basket in the back of the car and take our own food to the Zoo – there are some great picnic areas on the way round and BBQ areas too.
If you are on bikes make sure you take plenty of water in your backpacks!
I thought the zoo was great but something should be done about the kiosk food display. No family could afford the prices.
We have become ‘Zoofriends’ and so we have a yearly pass.
We pay it back in our first 2 or 3 visits, and as a bonus we can get into Taronga Zoo in Sydney as well on the same pass.
It also means we can take our time, see a few animals each day over a week. It’s great!
i have a question is it a good idea to get your tickets at a place like the nrma or at the zoo to save some money before going to the zoo
i loved the zoo its self 10 out of 10 but as for the food far to costly when u have a familly and the service at the kiosk was just plain awful -1 out of 10
hi i was wondering what the would be closes to western plain zoo…also which is the closes caravan park….
They need more Animals i think they should have elephants because i love elephants
Hey dude is the zoo open during the night as well as day? My partner and I both work shiftwork and can only get there for one night, and the following day we head home for the central coast..
oh my god thats the best elephant ive ever seen its soo beautifull lol xxxxxxx
oh ps hi everyone lol
Does anyone know what entry costs are for the zoo?
Thanks
Kelly
hey everyone
i been in the zoo a few years ago and loved it,just thinking of going back again with my 3 younger kids.and yes i have to agree the food is way to expencive even back then.
hey wayne how much for family pass if you would know.
thanks
zita
what are the admission prices for the zoo in dubbo?
What are the entry costs into the zoo and how much does it cost to do the animal feeding or interaction???
What is the cost for adults and children what age is classed as an adult
There is a link in the main article above that says “click here to find out the current admission price“
We just visited the zoo today and hired one of the carts they have there, they are a bit pricey at $69 for 3 hours but I think they really are worth it for the experience of it, it adds to the adventure! Especially good for disabled people too
hi every1 i am comming to dubbo zoo for a school excursion my school is in woobye its a 10hr trip 4 ur over night we get to stay in a motel yeah g2g luv ya all especally cutie guys
Hi we’re thinking about taking our son to the zoo for his 3rd birthday but was wondering if you have a bbq area?
This is for the Dubbo Zoo, also in the gift shop do you have the shirt i went to Tarong Zoo in Dubbo not Sydney?
Can you ride Elephants at Dubbo Zoo? If not where can you in Australia?
It was so great at the Dubbo Westain Plains Zoo and great for the kids!!
I’m going in a few weeks. I just wanted to know are the animals restricted to small enclosures?
Your site has only 2 accommodation places. Surely there are many more. Are these only ones you recommend.
No there are more of course, but because I live here I don’t stay in any motels, so it’s hard to recommend accommodation. Dubbo Tourism site lists all the places to stay, along with descriptions and photos so that might be better.
I just remember the time my father took me when i was i yr old and know i am 14
Is dubbo zoo open on sundays.?
Hi there, just a local Dubbo girl here and I have noticed a lot of people asking questions about the zoo on here. You would find all your answers at the zoo link below, or contact the zoo. http://www.taronga.org.au/western-plains-zoo/plan-your-visit/general-information/hours-and-rates.aspx For Gemma who was wondering, no the animals are not kept in small enclosures, it’s a lovely zoo with nice open spaces. I am a zoo friend and it costs around 100 per year for an adult. I went with some family members on an early morning zoo walk recently, while they were being fed and it was well worth it too. Have fun in Dubbo!
how do you get to be a zoo person
Yep Zoo open Sundays. You can sign up for Zoofriends at the gate or from their website
That’s absolutely amazing mate !
hey everyone
the zoo is amazing and over the past few years the zoo have changed.
the zoo stays are amazing! early morning walks are also good to do.
if you are looking for more info on the zoo, other attractons or accommodation visit dubbo’s website which is http://www.dubbo.com.au
Nice pictures. That Giraffe sure has a long neck. That Tiger looks angry!!! And god that Zebra looks hungry!!!
i really love animals and i love the animals that are at all zoos
At Tronga park zoo in Sydney we saw a pregnant elephant.
But we just missed her have her babies!!!!
We will be visitng Dubbo this weekend and want to visit the zoo. Can we get to the zoo from the CBD by bus??? We won’t have a car
As far as I know there is no bus to the zoo but taxis are available.
Do you do deals if there is about 12 or more people in one group?
Dear Wayne, Sounds great, haven’t been yet, am looking forward to a visit in the next 2 months, but want to take our Jack Russell puppy, I know there is pet friendly accomodation but what to do with her while at zoo for 2-3 days, would appreciate your input, Thankyou.
Hi i’m Brittany Morgan I live in Tamworth and is going to Dubbo Western Plains Zoo next week and I can’t wait,I went to Toronga Zoo in Sydney when I was about 5 or 6.I don’t really remember much,so I’ll proberbly see you there!!!
I would like to know if you can hire a buggie to get around the Zoo?
Hi Wayne, I will leaving Sydney on Sunday from Burnt Earth at Ingleside, I should arrive around lunch time.I will be staying at Cattleman,s motel on Sunday night, I,m happy to deliver your water feature pots on Sunday or Monday, you can call Scotty, on 0404315076,any time, I will set up a water feature, as I have 2 different size pumps ,and would like to see which one works better for you, The Pharoah Water features all look great.. I have your number and will call you when I,m approaching Dubbo. Thanks Scotty.
YEs you can – an electric motorised golf buggy.
they are great pictures i expecially like the giraffe picture