Taronga Western Plains Zoo is traversed by 7km of sealed roads and 6km of bushland walking tracks. Visitors can circuit the Zoo on foot, car, coach or bicycle. Picnic areas enjoy extensive views across the lakes which are resident to many aquatic birds and primates at home on the islands.
See, hear and smell wildlife at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. The Education Officer at the Zoo can offer people of all ages a wildly different learning experience, allowing them to come face to face with live animals. Close contact with animals such as wallabies, kangaroos, echidnas, hoofed stock and meerkats can be found in the Children's Zoo along with a large, walk through aviary.
Learning about animals and plants in their environments builds awareness and develops understanding and positive attitudes.
A visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo gives young and old alike the skills and enthusiasm to actively participate in the care and conservation of flora and fauna in their own communities.
To find out more about how you can become involved, choose one of the sections on the left.
For more information on Environmental Education and Education in New South Wales go to www.schools.nsw.edu.au
Join Taronga Western Plains Zoo to celebrate National Science Week 2008
Bring your Stage 3, 4 and 5 class to investigate Australian animal species and explore Climate Change issues during National Science Week 2008 at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
When: Wednesday 20th August 2008
Time: 9:30am to 2.00pm
Where: Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
Cost: $9.50 per student