Vulture Research in Africa

Posted on 09th December 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed the birth of two sets of Ring-tailed Lemur twins on 5 and 17 October 2016.

Posted on 09th December 2016 by Media Relations

Recently we received letters from students from a local primary school wanting to know what Taronga does with all of its animal poo.

Posted on 08th December 2016 by Media Relations

This photo of our largest male Tahr has earned him the nickname ‘Sexy Tahr’.

Posted on 07th December 2016 by Media Relations

In this video, Divisional Manager and bee enthusiast Elle Bombanato as well as Supervisor Simon Brown walk us through a typical hive inspection.

Posted on 06th December 2016 by Media Relations

A brief chat with Squirrel Monkey Keeper Renae Robinson

Posted on 06th December 2016 by Media Relations

Following the events of the last 48 hours in which Greig Tonkins, a Zoo Keeper at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, was seen on social media punching a…

Posted on 05th December 2016 by Media Relations

Nature-lovers can have an African safari-style experience without leaving NSW with the official opening of the Savannah Safari at Taronga Western…

Posted on 05th December 2016 by Media Relations

At 25 years old, Ralph has lived well beyond the average life span for his species.

Posted on 01st December 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s male Asian Elephant calf has been officially named ‘Sabai’ meaning peaceful, happiness, relaxed or comfortable in Thai.

Posted on 26th November 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga’s six-year-old Giraffe, Kitoto, will embark on an epic journey across Australia on Monday, moving to a new home at Perth Zoo to play an…

Posted on 25th November 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has won a golden double at the NSW Tourism Awards gala ceremony held last night in Sydney, taking out top honours in two…

Posted on 25th November 2016 by Media Relations