Exploring by bike
Want to get closer to the animals? Discover smaller paths and trails off the main circuit by bike.
Hiring Your Bike
- All day standard bike: $17
- All day geared bike: $24
- Bikes can be hired from our Hire Centre on arrival (no pre-booking). Subject to availability. *Prices effective from 16 November 2018
Need to Know
- While the Zoo provides helmets, we recommend visitors bring their own where possible
- The first half of the Zoo circuit has a slight incline, but otherwise the path is reasonably flat for riding
- The Zoo circuit is a sealed road. Road rules apply at all times
- Guests are also welcome to bring their own bikes
Exploring by cart
Prefer four wheels? Zip around the Zoo in a cart, and hop on and off at the different exhibits around the circuit.
Hiring Your Cart
- 3 hour electric cart ride: $70*
- Carts can be hired in two sessions for three hours only. Subject to availability *Prices effective from 1 July 2020
- Cart bookings are non-refundable. Refer to terms and conditions when booking
Need to know
- Carts seat up to six people
- Drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold an unrestricted drivers licence
- Parking is available at each exhibit
- The Zoo circuit is a sealed road. Road rules apply at all times
- Children under three years old must be restrained in a car seat. Taronga Western Plains Zoo does not supply or install car seats. Guests must supply their own car seat. Note: Only one anchor point / car seat per cart. Electric carts are not suitable for rear facing car seats.