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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of wildlife.

A restaurant with a long wooden table set for dining, multiple chairs, hanging decorative lights, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a view through large windows.

A campsite with tents and trees, surrounded by natural vegetation.

A modern, single-story tent-style accommodation with a wooden deck and steps leading to the entrance.

1. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

< 0.1 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

JOSEPH

￥91,689

￥91,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern building with a symmetrical design, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A bar with a wooden counter, hanging pendant lights, and a brick wall.

An indoor dining area with a long wooden table and white chairs, surrounded by wooden beams and a ceiling covered with green foliage.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and a brick wall. Tables are set with chairs, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.

2. Dubbo Rhino Lodge

1.5 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Glenn

￥27,043

￥27,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A row of single-story cabins with front porches and steps leading to the entrance.

A water play area with a red slide and a water fountain.

A tented room with bunk beds, a single bed, a small kitchenette, and a chair.

A tented accommodation with a wooden deck and stairs leading to the entrance.

3. Discovery Parks - Dubbo

2.9 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Sharon

￥18,770

￥18,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A poolside area with a covered seating area, a sign, and a building with string lights.

Two wicker lounge chairs with cushions under a turquoise umbrella, set on a wooden deck with a stone wall and greenery in the background.

A cozy lounge area with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A cozy living room with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table with snacks, and a fireplace.

4. Quality Inn Dubbo International

2.8 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Tara

￥15,621

￥17,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A reception area with a sign, a small seating area, and a green wall with plants.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa and chairs, a vertical garden, and a view into the building.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with yellow and black bedding, a desk with a chair, and a small kitchenette.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs. The room also features a bed with a yellow throw blanket and a nightstand with a lamp.

5. Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

4.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Katrina

￥19,345

￥21,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A covered patio with brick flooring, white metal chairs, and a table.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with blinds, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the side table.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A brick wall with a glass door labeled "Common Room."

6. Christine Griffiths Units

6.9 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Jonathan

￥13,961

￥15,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel room with a large window, a balcony, and a view of the street.

A sign for The Aberdeen Motel in Dubbo, with a message "Comfort is never far away" and "No vacancy" indicated.

7. The Aberdeen Motel

3.9 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Natalie

￥23,310

￥25,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a bed.

A motel with a central tower and multiple balconies, featuring a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with two red sofas, a dining table with chairs, and three beds.

8. Abel Tasman Motor Inn

3.3 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

DENISE

￥15,494

￥17,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A brick building with a covered entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating a museum.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and chairs.

An outdoor patio with a barbecue grill, picnic tables, and a basketball hoop.

9. Shearing Shed Motor Inn

3.9 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Peter

￥19,442

￥21,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Country Inn."

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a large wall clock.

A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted picture frames, bedside lamps, and a ceiling light.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

10. Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

4.3 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Sebastian

￥18,821

￥20,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A reception area with a wooden floor, green chairs, a reception desk, and a sign that reads "ORANA RECEPTION".

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for the OM Coruna Motel.

A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a sign that reads "LIFT".

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large mirror.

11. Orana Motel Dubbo

4.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Theo

￥19,167

￥21,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a power outlet.

A laundry room with a brick wall, a window, and a door with a no-smoking sign.

A swimming pool with a brick wall and a sign for 'Taroook Moto Inn'.

A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a stove, a sink, and a microwave.

12. Tallarook Motor Inn

4.1 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

James

￥16,137

￥17,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a dining table with chairs and a refrigerator in the background.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A multi-story hotel with a green sign indicating it is a Quest hotel. The building has multiple balconies and a ground-level entrance with glass doors.

13. Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

4.1 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

jérémie

￥23,228

￥25,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A swimming pool with a reception area and a covered seating area.

A bar area with a stone wall, a TV mounted above the bar, and three black stools.

A reception area with a stone wall, two white armchairs, a black ottoman, and a counter with a computer and a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.

14. Matilda Motor Inn

4.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Andrew

￥15,978

￥17,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a brick building with a balcony and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a magazine on the counter.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a yellow and white bedspread, a grey towel on one bed, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A single-story house with a covered patio, a small garden, and a paved driveway.

15. Manera Heights Apartment Motel

6.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Jake

￥20,317

￥22,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a marble coffee table, and a large painting of a flower.

A rectangular swimming pool with a blue shade sail overhead, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, two windows with blinds, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

A residential area with modern houses featuring solar panels on the roofs.

16. NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park

4.4 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Keesha

￥14,295

￥15,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A black BMW parked in a driveway with a brick house, wooden doors, and a white porch railing.

A traditional brick building with a red awning labeled "RESTAURANT" and a covered porch with columns.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a brick border.

A hallway with a tiled floor leading to a door.

17. Australian Heritage Motor Inn

3.9 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Rodney

￥17,012

￥18,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

An outdoor cafe with wooden benches and tables, potted plants, and street views.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a red and white patterned blanket, a white towel, and a painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a central plant with large leaves, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

18. Golden West Motor Inn

4.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Peter

￥15,389

￥19,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

19. Green Gables Motel

4.3 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Allan

￥13,677

￥15,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A hotel room with two beds, a brown leather chair, and a small table with a book.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a brick deck and a metal fence.

A fountain with water jets in a park area.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a small sink.

20. Fountain View Motel

4.3 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Sandra

￥17,270

￥19,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains	9.8 Exceptional 170 reviews	View
Dubbo Rhino Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 123 reviews	View
Discovery Parks - Dubbo	9.0 Wonderful 809 reviews	View
Quality Inn Dubbo International	8.0 Very Good 852 reviews	View
Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers	9.8 Exceptional 65 reviews	View

Top Taronga Western Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

Abel Tasman Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Good clean family room. Convenient location."

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

8/10 Good

"could do with some work , and a good clean, found hair stuck around the shower tap and on the floor, the edge tiles around the shower/ bathroom need to be cleaned . the bed was comfortable and clean. and the painting needs to be completed, but as there was work being done at the time it was in reasonable good condition."

Matilda Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very pleasant - will stay here again."

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

10/10 Excellent

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Dubbo Rhino Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, tidy, and very comfortable. Its location was excellent, just a short distance from both the zoo and the observatory. The air conditioning worked perfectly, keeping the room warm and cosy throughout our stay. Breakfast at the restaurant was delicious, and our kids absolutely loved the place. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would happily recommend it."

Regand Retreat. Pool & Alfresco. South Dubbo.

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable, well-maintained and modern home in a pleasant neighborhood. Great layout for families. Easy check-in.Prompt replies to our questions.Perfect for our 5 night stay to visit the zoo and other local attractions."

Under the Grapevines with Pool & BBQ

8/10 Good

"Good house in a handy location for visiting Dubbo."

Mediterranean Escape – Pool, Pizza Oven & Near Zoo

10/10 Excellent

"If I was returning to Dubbo I wouldn't hesitate to book again. It's one of those rare places where the photos don't do it justice. It's a large thoughtfully designed home that is perfect for a multi-generational stay."

Sunningdale - Pool Entertainer, Luxurious Living

10/10 Excellent

"Seamless check in, house as pictured newly renovated with great living spaces, close to zoo. 10 min drive to town. "

Other attractions near Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Red Earth Estate

7.6/10 (65 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Red Earth Estate during your travels to Dubbo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Dubbo Observatory

8.4/10 (151 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dubbo Observatory during your trip to Dubbo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Western Plains Cultural Centre

9.0/10 (103 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Western Plains Cultural Centre during your trip to Dubbo. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Old Dubbo Gaol

9.0/10 (433 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Dubbo with a stop at Old Dubbo Gaol. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Macquarie Regional Library

9.2/10 (13 reviews)

Macquarie Regional Library is just one of the places to see in Dubbo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

8.6/10 (30 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre during your trip to Dubbo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Dubbo Showground

8.0/10 (85 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Dubbo Showground during your trip to Dubbo. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Lazy River Estate

8.4/10 (67 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Lazy River Estate during your trip to Dubbo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Dubbo known for its array of dining options and water park. You'll find 109 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

Adjacent to Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Another good option is Dubbo Rhino Lodge, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

Expedia has 109 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Taronga Western Plains Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Taronga Western Plains Zoo, click here.

What can I see and do near Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

Learn about local history at Old Dubbo Gaol and Dundullimal. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden and Sappa Bulga National Park. Dubbo Observatory, Western Plains Cultural Centre, and Lazy River Estate are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Taronga Western Plains Zoo hotels

1. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

2. Dubbo Rhino Lodge

3. Discovery Parks - Dubbo

4. Quality Inn Dubbo International

5. Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

6. Christine Griffiths Units

7. The Aberdeen Motel

8. Abel Tasman Motor Inn

9. Shearing Shed Motor Inn

10. Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

11. Orana Motel Dubbo

12. Tallarook Motor Inn

13. Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

14. Matilda Motor Inn

15. Manera Heights Apartment Motel

16. NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park

17. Australian Heritage Motor Inn

18. Golden West Motor Inn

19. Green Gables Motel

20. Fountain View Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Top Taronga Western Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

Abel Tasman Motor Inn

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

Matilda Motor Inn

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

Dubbo Rhino Lodge

Regand Retreat. Pool & Alfresco. South Dubbo.

Under the Grapevines with Pool & BBQ

Mediterranean Escape – Pool, Pizza Oven & Near Zoo

Sunningdale - Pool Entertainer, Luxurious Living

Other attractions near Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Red Earth Estate

Dubbo Observatory

Western Plains Cultural Centre

Old Dubbo Gaol

Macquarie Regional Library

Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

Dubbo Showground

Lazy River Estate

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