Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Sumatran Tiger 

Meercat

We chose a quiet day in May to enjoy the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. It is worth being briefed on what is on offer at this amazing wildlife encounter, as when we arrived we thought we were eavesdropping on a black rhino keeper talk, only to find out that the keeper talks are included in your general admission.

Black Rhinoceros

Cheetah

Taronga is "not for profit" and staff never tired of telling us how grateful they were that we came to visit this most interesting and diverse collection of animals. As you wander around the grounds you find that some of the enclosures are cleverly constructed and you think, for a moment, that you are witnessing animals in the wild. What really struck me was the great condition of the inhabitants, beautiful coats, they looked like they were well cared for. There is much to learn at the Western Plains Zoo. The zoo is heavily involved in breeding programs to help protect endangered species from extinction.

 

Hippopotamus

Asian Elephant

If you turn up at "keeper talk time" you stand a good chance of witnessing some animal behaviour, like feeding and prowling around, that you might otherwise not encounter.

 

Picnic Lunch for the hungry bikers. 

White Rhino - Mother with baby having lunch.

Giraffe

Patience is the key and my favourite memories are the joyful and personable little platypus, the baby white rhino suckling, the industrious meerkats, the cheetah sitting still and upright, and the tiger prowling around waiting to be fed. I spent some time with the Galapagos Tortoises, all seeming to enjoying each other's company.

Galapagos Tortoises

African Lions

Tasmanian Devil

Thank you, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, 

for everything you do towards animal conservation. 

Zebras