Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo, located in Dubbo in central New South Wales, is a major open-range wildlife attraction featuring iconic and endangered animals from around the world. The zoo houses hippopotamuses, cheetahs, rhinos, lions, giraffes, tigers, and Asian elephants across expansive safari-style exhibits designed to replicate natural habitats. Visitors can enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and close-up animal encounters, hire bikes or boats to explore the grounds, and stay overnight in luxury Zoofari Lodges overlooking African savannahs. A state-of-the-art Wildlife Hospital operates on-site, and the zoo serves as a living classroom offering educational programs for all ages. Taronga conducts significant conservation research and field work protecting Australian and global wildlife, blending adventure tourism with genuine environmental advocacy.