Taronga Western Plains Zoo Business Case

Polis Partners, in association with an RP Infrastructure-led consortium, developed a business case and cost-benefit analysis to support Taronga’s vision for an expanded accommodation offering and an on-site education facility at the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.

Our work included:

• investment logic mapping
• options development
• cost–benefit analysis
• financial analysis, and
• benefits realisation planning.

Our business case assessed the contribution of the proposed facilities to visitor growth, regional employment, workforce attraction and Taronga’s broader conservation and education objectives. It provided a clear, evidence-based justification for the proposed program of works and positioned Taronga to progress a sustainable expansion of Western Plains Zoo as a major regional tourism, education and conservation asset.