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Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo

Zoos and wildlife in NSW

New South Wales combines a rich pastoral history with expansive parklands, famous zoos and animal attractions sprinkled around the state.

Zoos and wildlife parks in Sydney & NSW


There are plenty of attractions in NSW that offer the opportunity to see native animals and rare and endangered species from Australia and around the world.

Two of the best zoos in Australia are in regional NSW. At Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, you’ll see lions, giraffes, elephants, native animals and more by following a 6-km loop road in your car, by cycling or on foot. Mogo Zoo, south of Batemans Bay, has rare and exotic animals such as red pandas, otters, ring-tailed lemurs and brown bears from Syria.

At Coffs Harbour there are several family-friendly attractions such as Butterfly House, Pet Porpoise Pool and the National Marine Science Centre Aquarium. The Koala Hospital at Port Macquarie is where you can see koalas being cared for.

In the Gosford area, there are the Australian Reptile Park, at Somersby, and Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, north of Gosford.

In Sydney, you will find the Taronga Zoo, with a wide range of animals and breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour

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  • Koala, Australian animal

    Koala, Australian animal

    Koala, Australian animal. Image Robert Wallace

  • Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo

    Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo

    Couple meet a Giraffe at Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, Central NSW. (007570). Image Susan Wright

  • Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo

    Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo

    Hand feeding the Giraffes, Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, Central NSW

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