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Meerkat Encounter

at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Meerkat Encounter

at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Gaze in wonder at some curious creatures

Step inside the Meerkat habitat with a Zoo Keeper, and take a seat so that the curious residents can get a good look at you.

The Meerkat Encounter is an additional cost. Places are limited. We advise booking ahead to secure your place.

Need to know

  • Cost: $79 per person for Adults (16 years and up) and Children (10 to 15 years)
    • General Admission tickets to Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo must be purchased separately
  • When: 9.50am daily (excluding Wednesdays outside of school holidays)
  • Max 4 pax
  • Duration of the Meerkat Encounter will vary depending on the animals 
  • Participants must be 10 years or older
  • Clothing requirements: covered shoulders, ankles covered by long pants (with long socks if ankles are bare) and enclosed footwear
  • Please note is temperature is predicted to reach 40 degrees or higher on the day of the encounter, it may be cancelled
  • Places are limited and bookings are essential, we recommend booking in advance to secure your place.
  • Same day bookings for a Meerkat encounter close at 9.30am
  • Please note this encounter is available at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo only.

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Please note, due to the Dubbo Stampede Running Festival the Meerkat Encounter will not take place on Sunday 27 August 2023.

Meerkat Encounter at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Meerkat Encounter at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Meerkat Mob at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
Meerkat Mob at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

We proudly Acknowledge the Cammeraigal (Taronga Zoo, Sydney) and Wiradjuri (Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo) people, their Country, spirit and traditions as customary owners of the lands upon which our Zoos stand.