Whether you explore by bike, car or cart – the Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s 5km circuit always guarantees a wild adventure! The Zoo is home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals from across the globe including rhinos, elephants and big cats. Make time for lunch at the Savannah Visitor Plaza, where the nearby playground and cafe overlook Savannah Lake and Primate Island, home to black-handed spider monkeys and ring-tailed lemurs. For an extra special visit why not book a special animal experience? Meet the tallest residents of the Zoo at the Giraffes in Focus encounter, or hop aboard the Pride Lands Patrol for a safari tour alongside the King of the Jungle. Open 9.00am – 4.00pm.
Become an astronomer for the night and explore the universe at Dubbo Observatory. Join a night sky tour to see stars, planets and galaxies through six telescopes. Or even bring your DSLR camera to capture a spectacular astro-photo through the telescope!
- Obley Road, Dubbo NSW 2830
Experience an unforgettable zoofari adventure! See hundreds of rare and endangered animals. Explore the 5km zoo circuit by car, on foot or ride around on hired bikes or carts. Catch a keeper talk, behind the scenes tour or up close animal encounter.
- 17L Camp Road, Dubbo NSW 2830
Become an astronomer for a night and explore the universe at Dubbo Observatory. Join one of our night sky tours to view the stars, planets and galaxies through 6 telescopes. Bring your DSLR camera to capture a spectacular photo through the telescope!