I would recommend this to anyone with kids (or anyone who still feels like one! Lots of rhino information was shared and my kids were absorbing it all. Highlight of the day was the apes at feeding time – this is really worth seeing! ! With wide open spaces, see hundreds of rare and endangered animals in their natural element. I booked 6 months in advance and had to fully pay 90 days before the trip.The tent we stayed in was ok, but not worth the amount of money we paid. Pick your favorite, or sign up to do all four! Afternoon or Evening Safari Tour with exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the animal behaviours. There was lots of opportunities for the kids to feed the giraffes many times. We then headed to the hippos to wake them up and watch them eat their breakfast. Read about what you can see and do to plan for your future visit.Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is now open! Savannah Cabins are two bedroom self-contained cabins sleeping up to 6 people. We watched the keepers feed them and we had the chance to ask any questions. We enjoyed local beer and wine from Mudgee. Please note: Behind-the-Scenes are available for guests ages 5+ only.

After the main course the children were quickly fed ice-cream and topping then the adults had chocolate tart and apple pie. The children did grab a few pieces of fruit to eat before the tour so they were happy and they could have had cereal before he had left also to tire them over.Breakfast was another delicious meal. The lions were so close and we spent at least half an hour watching them and there were lots of questions by the guests and our guide was able to answer them all.Even though we were sleeping in glamorous tents (glamping) we ate like royalty. Catch a keeper talk, behind the scenes tour or an up close animal encounter. With beanies and jackets on we were off on our safari bus, blankets on laps.The first stop was the majestic giraffes where we gave them their breakfast. In this amazing behind the scenes experience you will get to be up close with our North American porcupines, Flora and Fauna, and with our capybara, Shrek and Fiona. Taronga Western Plains Zoo is located on Obley Road, Dubbo.We're bringing the zoo directly into your living room! There are only two food outlets but lots of great picnic spots. Dinner and breakfast and behind-the-scenes private tours are included. If you a driving an esky for drinks and food might be a good idea. Dubbo Zoo Zoofari Lodge Package. Plus across the road from the Dubbo RSL Club. Many platters of food were brought out and shared amongst the table. Its a must for young and old and families.I've just returned to Brisvegas from a road trip to Dubbo and in particular the Western Plains Zoo. The tour guides and staff are amazing they make it so fun and exciting you don't want to leave. Each luxury tent caters for families. We hoped this was going to be the highlight of our holiday to NSW and we weren't disappointed. "Like I was some weirdo with extra sensitive ears or something.Stay in one of their tent lodges. Zoofari checkin is between 2 and 3pm at the main zoo gates – it’s a 2km drive to the tents/lodge area that gives you your first fascinating glance of the zoo ‘behind the scenes’. Great experience on the tours. A rhinoceros at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. There is always one tour after dinner, plus another very early in the morning. We started with the lemurs who were having their dinner. Lots of photos opportunities, it was a surreal experience. We were so close with only a fence separating our group from 8 lions. Ask TheTravellers21 about Taronga Western Plains ZooAsk jersNorthernRivers about Taronga Western Plains Zooa night listening to the roar of semitrailers screaming down the highwayZoofari Lodges at Dubbo Zoo a must do for everyone!!!!! Explore on foot or ride around on hired bikes or carts. Right from entering the zoo on the first day, we toured around on bikes (included in our package) and listened to the keeper's talks on the animals. If an animal chooses not to participate, or does not present itself to be fed or touched, you will not receive a refund.If a tour needs to be cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances you will be credited the amount paid to use on any other zoo tour or educational program.If, on the other hand, you choose to cancel you may receive a credit to use on any other zoo tour or educational program. Lightning Ridge to Dubbo Zoo (FB, MT, L, D) ... – Afternoon Safari Tour—we will see an array of African animals including exclusive behind-the-scenes areas. We left feeling very contented and ready for bed.The Zoofari Lodges are situated around the open plains of the ‘savannah’.

We decided to visit the zoo in the morning before Zoofari check in at 2pm. We were hungry by then as the morning tour is close to 2 hours long. The cart made the day inside the zoo an easy visit as the kids were tired from getting up early for the sunrise.

We had the most delicious 3 course meal that night and buffet breakfast the next morning. Ever wanted to step into the boots of one of our amazing animal care staff at your Henry Vilas Zoo?

With sunrise, came our visit to the giraffes. Taronga Western Plains Zoo: Behind the scenes with Zoofari - See 3,283 traveler reviews, 1,953 candid photos, and great deals for Dubbo, Australia, at Tripadvisor. We started with the lemurs who were having their dinner. Next stop was the Black Rhino. We stayed the night in 'Giraffe' lodge overlooking the african animals on the savannah. Turning in to bed that night, we fell asleep to the mournful roar of nearby lions. Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) are guided walking tours and motorized transportation is not available. They had run out, there are not very many and they go very quickly. The 3 guided tours we were part of were fantastic. All rights reserved.

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