Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
Highlights
Overview
Experience the ultimate safari adventure at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. Whether you walk, drive your own car, or ride around the Zoo's five-kilometre circuit on hired bikes or carts, there's so much to see and do.
The Zoo is home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals including giraffes, rhinos, elephants and big cats. Daily keeper activities (included in zoo entry) and special encounters and tours deliver magical experiences you will never forget.
Tickets are valid for two consecutive days, giving you ample time to experience all that is on offer.
The Zoo's free access Savannah Welcome Plaza includes a shop, playground and Café Wild overlooking the Savannah Lake and Primate Islands, home to Black-handed Spider Monkeys and Ring-tailed Lemurs.
For the ultimate adventure, stay the night and experience African-style Zoofari Lodge, the self-contained Savannah Cabins, or a camping at Billabong Camp.
Accessibility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Sustainability
Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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