This was my 2nd time to 'Dubbo Zoo'. The first time was 10yrs ago. This time was with my partner and my nearly 7yr old. We all had the BEST time. Fortunately, Zoo tickets are valid for 2 days which you certainly need a second day in case you miss anything. We chose to drive around the nearly 6km circuit... more

My wife & I stayed overnight at the zoo safari lodge on the 11/11/08 and had a great time. the lodge type accomadation was comfortable & clean. A small fridge, ensuite, a small 4 seat outdoor setting & tea/ coffee were all on hand. bedding was a double & 2 singles which would be a bit cramped with 4 adults... more

Occasionally when on holidays there’s an opportunity to do something that is fantastic fun and a unique experience – that’s Dubbo Zoo and the Zoofari experience. We all (kids aged 6 and 8) had a blast and talked about it for days afterwards. We decided to visit the zoo in the morning before Zoofari check in at 2pm. Be aware... more

We hoped this was going to be the highlight of our holiday to NSW and we weren't disappointed. We stayed the night in 'Giraffe' lodge overlooking the african animals on the savannah. What a fantastic time we had. Right from entering the zoo on the first day, we toured around on bikes (included in our package) and listened to the... more

We took the kids to stay at the Zoofari lodge @ Dubbo zoo. What an experience! The zoo itself is great but the tours which are part of the accommodation package were fantastic. The lodges that you stay in are fairly basic but clean with heated floors in the winter. The lodges overlook the savannah where giraffes and zebras graze... more

I booked a night stay at the zoo for my husbands 50th birthday. I booked 6 months in advance and had to fully pay 90 days before the trip.The tent we stayed in was ok, but not worth the amount of money we paid. It was next to a water pump, which kept on switching on and off for 24... more

Stay in one of their tent lodges. They are huge canopy tents that are like cabins. They have electricity, light, a bathroom, plumbing. Just go in the warmer months because it can get very cold at night. Go when its spring or fall. Great experience on the tours. They let you get very close and behind the scenes with some... more

I've just returned to Brisvegas from a road trip to Dubbo and in particular the Western Plains Zoo. It is five star all the way, my cousin and I did the Zoofari tour which is an overnight stay at the zoo in the zoofari lodges. It is the best tour I have done to date. The tour guides and staff... more

The Zoo is located on the outskirts of Dubbo and is only signposted once crossing the river from Orange. It is approx a six and hlf hour trip from Sydney vie bathurst, Wellington and Orange. The Zoofari Lodge African Experience is excellent value for money and includes dinner, Overnight accommodation in a canvas lodge, breakfast and three guided tours within... more