Recovery Programs
Taronga's recovery programs breed and release threatened native species back to the wild. For example, Corroboree Frogs and Regent Honeyeaters.
Our Animals
Animals in Dubbo
Meet incredible animals from across the globe, from African savannah giants to rare and endangered wildlife. Learn about your favourite animals, discover their unique behaviours and adaptions, and find out how Taronga is helping secure their future in the wild.
Animals in Dubbo
Meet incredible animals from across the globe, from African savannah giants to rare and endangered wildlife. Learn about your favourite animals, discover their unique behaviours and adaptions, and find out how Taronga is helping secure their future in the wild.
Australian Animals
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is home to some of Australia's most precious species.
Asian animals
Discover incredible exotic species like Sumatran Tigers and Asian Elephants.
African animals
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is home to iconic African animals like Giraffe and Zebra.
More animals
Below are some other animals you might meet on your visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.
Wildlife Conservation
Taronga doesn’t just care for wildlife at our two Zoos, we’re also a part of vital Recovery, Research, Breeding and Rehabilitation programs. So, what’s the difference? And what does this all mean?
Research Programs
Taronga has a team of scientists researching projects in the areas of Behavioural Ecology & Welfare, Ecosystem Resilience & Restoration, Biodiversity Conservation, Wildlife Health and Threatened Species Recovery. Our programs study a broad range of species and ecosystems to ensure species’ survival and the long-term security of ecosystems.
Breeding Programs
Taronga's breeding programs help sustain healthy and resilient animal populations in human care. We work with zoos across Australia and around the world to carefully manage populations by protecting genetic diversity and ensuring high standards of animal welfare. This helps safeguard species for the future.
Rehabilitation
Many animals are rehabilitated in Taronga’s Wildlife Hospitals. These animals are brought in sick or injured, and cared for and treated to hopefully be released back into the wild.