Spend a full day at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, one of Australia’s leading open-range zoos. Encounter a diverse range of animals including giraffes, cheetahs, kangaroos and meerkats across expansive, open habitats. Choose how you explore with options including bikes, electric carts, and the new pedal boats, or take the Zoo circuit at your own pace on foot or by car. Enhance your visit with up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours and keeper talks, or experience the Platypus Rescue HQ, Wildlife Hospital and the guided Savannah Safari for a truly memorable wildlife adventure. Around lunchtime, enjoy lunch at the Waterhole Café, overlooking the Meerkat enclosure, before continuing your Zoo experience.
Enjoy an early dinner at Cattleman’s A La Carte Restaurant, conveniently located just minutes away from Taronga Western Plains Zoo. The A La Carte menu features classic Australian favourites suitable for both parents and children including different diet options, making it an easy and satisfying way to unwind after a full day of wildlife experiences.
- 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.
- 8 Whylandra Street (Newell Highway), Dubbo NSW 2830
The Cattleman’s Restaurant is suited to families, business travellers and can cater for all types of functions and events. Offering a varied a la carte menu, our chefs ensure that every experience in our restaurant is of the highest standard. Buffet breakfast available.