Billabong Camp
An overnight camping adventure in the Zoo
Camp under the stars and hear the roar of the Lions at night. Experience camping around a beautiful billabong, where we take care of the hard work for you.
An overnight camping adventure in the Zoo
Camp under the stars and hear the roar of the Lions at night. Experience camping around a beautiful billabong, where we take care of the hard work for you.
Need to know
- Check-in is between 3:30pm and 4:30pm at Billabong Camp. Please bring a credit card and photo ID. Zoo entry is included on the day of arrival if you arrive earlier. If arriving after 4:30pm, contact the Billabong Camp Host for after-hours access.
Vehicle Access & Parking
Parking is located directly outside Billabong Camp. Enter through the Zoo’s main gates and proceed to the Zoo Circuit entrance. Let staff know you are staying at Billabong Camp and they will provide directions and a map to the campsite.Tent Assignment
Each tent can accommodate up to three people. Groups of four people (or more) are allocated a campsite of two tents side-by-side. You wont have to share a campsite with anyone outside your group.
The experience
Billabong Camp is situated on the Zoo circuit, near Lion Pride Lands. Join this immersive camping experience, uncover the secret after hours life of the Zoo and hear stories from your Taronga hosts. You’ll also enjoy an Australian barbecue dinner, continental breakfast and two day entry to the Zoo.
Inclusions
- One Night accommodation in our Billabong Camp tents
- Zoo Entry for all registered guests (inclusive of day of arrival / departure)
- All bedding including pillows and towels
- Dinner, Supper & Continental buffet breakfast
- An exciting range of guided animal encounters and tours where you will see Australian, Asian and African animals
A customised itinerary will be issued to you at time of arrival
Your wild overnight itinerary
Explore what you will get to experience during this ultimate camping experience.
Please note: this is a sample itinerary only, and subject to change without notice. On arrival you will be provided with the confirmed itinerary for your stay - thank you for your understanding.
| 3.30pm | Arrival Check-in with the Taronga Western Plains Zoo team at the Billabong Camp and settle into the campsite. Note: Your stay includes two-day zoo admission, so you can arrive from 9am on the day of your stay and explore the zoo prior to check-in. |
| 5.00pm | Welcome Briefing & Lion Visit Meet our team at the Dining Shed undercover area for a program briefing before taking a wander down to visit Taronga's resident lions. |
| 6.30pm | Dinner is served Join us at the Dining Shed for an Aussie BBQ before your evening tour. |
| 8.00pm | Evening Tour Experience a guided tour of our Australian Native Animal species (Duration: 45 mins approx.). |
| 8.30pm | Supper Return to camp for supper under the night sky. |
| From 9.00pm | Lights out Settle into your tent, falling asleep to the sounds of the Zoo at night. |
| 6.15am | Continental Breakfast Served at the Dining Shed |
| 7.15am | Morning Tour Tour the Zoo's exotic species as they wake up. Duration: 1hr 15mins (approx) |
| 9.00am | Departure Complete packing up & check out with our team. Enjoy the day exploring the Zoo. |
What to bring
Billabong Camp tents are furnished with linen, towels, and pillows. Kindly note the below suggestions to ensure that you are able to enjoy all aspects of the Billabong Camp experience.
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Gift vouchers
The wildest overnight gift is Taronga Accommodation Gift Voucher. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or celebrating a special milestone, an accommodation gift voucher offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing your loved ones to choose their own date for this bucket-list overnight safari. It’s more than just a present, it’s an invitation to go behind the scenes, wake up to world-class views, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Payment terms
- Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking for all reservations
- We accept payment via credit card only for online bookings
In the event of cancellation or amendment the following fees apply
- More than 30 days prior to arrival: Date amendments permitted. Full refund in the event of cancellation.
- Between 15 days and 30 days prior to arrival: Date amendments permitted. Penalty of $100.00 per booking per night in the event of cancellation.
- Less than 15 days prior to arrival: Cancellation will result in the full accommodation amount being charged.
Note: Our room rates vary between dates. In the event of a booking amendment, please be aware that guests are required to pay any difference in rate. If amended, reservations are non-refundable and non-amendable.
Terms of stay
- A valid photo identification and credit-card matching the name on your reservation is required to check in
- All accommodation areas are 100% non-smoking – penalties apply
- Billabong Camp is a licensed venue. No alcohol may be brought onto the Zoo premises. Guests must be 18 years or over to be served alcohol and must carry a valid ID.
- Taronga reserves the right to cancel Billabong Camp programs at any time due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters or insufficient demand.
- Children must be aged 5 years or older to stay at Billabong Camp.
- Guests are not permitted to leave the Billabong Campsite for the duration of the program, unless accompanied by Zoo staff. The Zoo grounds beyond the campsite are not accessible outside of visiting hours.













