Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Experience Taronga Western Plains Zoo: Australia’s Ultimate Open-Range Safari in Dubbo

Step into the wild heart of regional New South Wales with a visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. Spreading across hundreds of hectares of natural bushland, this world-renowned open-range zoo offers a conservation-focused wildlife adventure unlike any traditional enclosure.

If you are mapping out exciting things to do in Dubbo, a journey here places you face-to-face with majestic roaming herds, endangered exotic species, and immersive habitats designed to make you feel like you've been transported straight to the African savannah or Asian grasslands—all just a short trip from town.

Activities

• Cycle or Cart the 5.5km Circuit: Ditch the car keys and explore the expansive open-air grounds at your own pace. Rent bikes, electric carts, or walking trail maps to navigate the one-way circuit winding past wide-open grassy plains.
• Get Up Close with Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Elevate your visit with specialist safari experiences. Hop aboard a custom truck on the Savannah Safari or Pride Lands Patrol to see giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and lions up close with expert keepers.
• Book Interactive Animal Encounters: Make memories that last a lifetime by feeding majestic giraffes from the elevated boardwalk, meeting Sumatran tigers, or stepping into interactive habitat experiences.
• Daily Keeper Talks & Feeds: Join free daily keeper presentations scheduled across the grounds to learn fascinating stories about wildlife conservation, animal behaviors, and breeding programs.
• Stay Overnight on a Safari Retreat: Turn a day trip into an unforgettable getaway. Choose between the luxury tented pavilions of Zoofari Lodge, the family-friendly Serengeti Resort, or an immersive bush camping experience at Billabong Camp where you can fall asleep to the distant calls of wildlife.

Facilities

• Savannah Visitor Plaza
• Café WildThe Waterhole café and water play area
• Zoo Shop
• Bicycle and electric cart hire center
• Pedal boat hire (Savannah Lake)
• First Aid Centre
• Free picnic and BBQ areas
• Accessible parking and wheelchair hire
• Accessible restroom facilities Multi-night accommodation precincts (Zoofari Lodge, Serengeti Resort, Savannah Cabins, Billabong Camp)