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Can you still drive around Dubbo zoo?

Author

David Craig

Updated on April 05, 2026

You can travel around the Zoo in your own car or by bike, cart or on foot. For a real zoofari adventure, hire a bike or electric cart and explore on two wheels or four!

Can you take food into Dubbo zoo?

An elephant throwing dirt on its head. A Camel at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, NSW. Here is a photo of a Zebra at the Zoo. Tiger at feeding time!

Can you walk around Western Plains zoo?

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is a huge 300 hectares and the zoo loop is around 6km long. There are a number of ways you can choose to take your adventure around the zoo. You can take your own car or even walk but by far the most fun is if you bike or hire one of the zoo’s electric safari carts.

What is the best time of year to visit Dubbo Zoo?

Best Time To Visit Dubbo Travellers to Taronga Western Plains Zoo will appreciate the milder temperate heat from late August to late November.

How long does it take to get around Western Plains Zoo?

Starting at dawn when the animals awaken, this leisurely-guided walk experience will take you to see some of the world’s exotic and endangered species before the Zoo opens. Informative and entertaining, the walk is suitable for people capable of walking 3.8 kilometres, taking approximately 2 – 2.5 hours to complete.

Can you take a dog to Dubbo Zoo?

Domestic pets are prohibited from entering the Zoo. Pet minding options are available in Dubbo. If you have a Guide Dog or Assistance Animal, please contact the Zoo in advance of your visit so that arrangements can be made prior to your visit.

Can you drink at Dubbo Zoo?

In addition to being home to all of our animals, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo offers a range of facilities to visitors including cafes and eateries, picnic areas, drinks vending machines, an ATM, first aid, bike and cart hire and public bathrooms throughout the Zoo.

How long does it take to go around Western Plains Zoo?