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Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Obley Rd | PO Box 831, Dubbo, New South Wales NSW 2830, Australia
61 2 6881 1400
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Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Dubbo
Type: Zoos
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Cranebrook NSW Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

A truly enjoyable day out. The zoo is well set out and easy to navigate in your own car. Nothing to dislike.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I know your thinking "It's just so expensive!" - It really isn't. If you consider that package includes a beautiful 3 course meal in very relaxed surroundings, and 6, count them, 6 extra special visits to some of the most popular animals, some in the evening and some in the early hours when the animals are at their most alert,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We didn't have a lot if time, so we drove around and got out at various spots. The animals were remarkable. A baby giraffe, with gangly bent legs, trying to pick something off the ground. An older giraffe gliding across across the plain. In this setting you can really appreciate the scale and size of the animals and begin to... More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 attraction reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Great zoo, very different to Taronga Sydney, its like being on a safari. Definately worth renting a golf cart or bik- its just not the same as driving around.

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Adelaide, Australia
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19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The best zoo I have ever been to....utterly amazing. 4 adults spent a whole day enjoying the exhibits. Driving our own vehicle around, parking then walking around the local enclosures made it so easy. The animals all looked healthy and well kept and the grounds were spotless. The animals appeared to be roaming free with the fencing out of sight.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

A couple of the kids had never been to Dubbo Zoo and loved it more than Taronga. The couple of days we had were fun packed filled days and enjoyed by all.

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Very relaxing! We found the zoo very clean the staff friendly and lots of places to sit and enjoy a picnic or an ice cream and a cold drink, we were impressed with how well the animals looked, the exhibits were good

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This zoo or sanctuary is awesome and well worth coming too if people have been putting if off. Everything about it and the staff are A1 !

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Fresh air, a healthy family bike ride and great educational talks. Would love to see more zoos like this and more animals able to come and live and breed here!

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Really a great place for kids I really enjoyed the food and animals especially the reptiles and liked to go back next time I visit dubbo

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