Watch them in the water and the otters appear to be encased in a silver sheen. This is in fact a film of air bubbles that clings to the longer outer hairs covering their bodies.
Hours and Rates
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is open every day (including Christmas day) from 9am to 4pm.
Prices effective 19 April 2010. Subject to change.
General Admission
|
Adults |
$45.00 |
|
Children (4-15 Years) |
$22.00 |
|
Under 4 years |
Free |
Discounted Admission Prices
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Pensioners/Seniors |
$30.00 |
|
Student Concession |
$30.00 |
|
2 Adults 2 Children |
$109.00 |
Other family concessions available
More info on prices for booked school excursions.
General Zoo enquiries can be made by phoning +61 2 6882 5888.
Gift Vouchers can be purchased by contacting + 61 2 6881 1400 or you can email us on wpz@zoo.nsw.gov.au
Purchase tickets online
Group Options
Groups must be pre-booked and payment received prior to their visit, or in one lump sum on day of entry.
Bookings can be made by phoning: +61 2 6881 1400 or you can email us at wpz@zoo.nsw.gov.au
Group Rates
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12-100 |
Adults $36.00 |
Children $17.50 |
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101-500 |
Adults $34.50 |
Children $17.00 |
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501-1000 |
Adults $33.75 |
Children $16.50 |
Seniors
Group rates for seniors in groups of 12 or more $24.00
Disabled And Disadvantaged Groups
Written request required. Price on application.
School Bookings
Infants, Primary and High Schools
All school groups must be booked through the Education Centre
By phone +61 2 6881 1433
By fax + 61 2 6884 4530
School Children (As Part Of Booked School Excursion) $11.00
Teachers and accompanying adults are free under the following ratios:
1 free adult per 5 infant aged students (Years K-2)
1 free adult per 10 primary / secondary students (Years 3 to 12)
Additional adults above the free ratio at group rates $34.40
