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Zoo continues breeding success for Tasmanian DevilsTaronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce further success for the Tasmanian Devil conservation program, with four joeys born from this year’s…
Posted on 23rd October 2014 by Media Relations
Hippo calf needs a nameTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s Hippo calf is thriving under the watchful eye of mother, Cuddles. The female calf has almost doubled in weight since…
Posted on 22nd October 2014 by Media Relations
Sydney schoolgirl raises $500 to support Sumatran TigersTaronga Zoo’s big cat keepers had the chance to say a big thank you to a Sydney schoolgirl who helped raise more than $500 to support Sumatran Tiger…
Posted on 20th October 2014 by Media Relations
Addax calf bornTaronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a female Addax calf to the herd on 15 September 2014.
Posted on 15th October 2014 by Media Relations
Wombat orphan finds a new mum at TarongaAn orphaned wombat joey is receiving round-the-clock care at Taronga Zoo after its mother was struck by a car outside Sydney.
Posted on 10th October 2014 by Media Relations
Tiquie prepares for big moveOur much-loved Brazilian Tapir, Tiquie, has been in training recently ahead of her move to a new home at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland.
Posted on 02nd October 2014 by Media Relations
Sydney Funnel-web Spiders step out for SpringSydney is home to one of the world’s most venomous creatures, the Sydney Funnel-web Spider. As the weather warms so does your chance of encountering…
Posted on 01st October 2014 by Media Relations
Orphaned joey gets a helping handA Taronga Zoo education coordinator has taken on the role of surrogate dad to an orphaned Swamp Wallaby joey, whose mother was struck by a car near…
Posted on 30th September 2014 by Media Relations
Project tackles human‐bear conflict in NepalOver 1000 Nepalese villagers have now received training in how to protect livestock and crops and avoid conflict with Himalayan bear species through…
Posted on 29th September 2014 by Media Relations
Aussie animals star in new talkWe’re offering a fun new experience for our guests at Backyard to Bush, with the Aussie Bush Talk at our Red kangaroo yard each day at 11.30am.
Posted on 29th September 2014 by Media Relations
Trailing success for Taronga’s EchidnasTaronga Keepers are hoping for a rare breeding success after echidnas were spotted partaking in a bizarre breeding ritual known as “trailing”.…
Posted on 26th September 2014 by Media Relations
NAIDOC Week at Taronga Western Plains ZooNAIDOC Week was celebrated in the last week of Term at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, as it is usually celebrated in September in Dubbo.
Posted on 25th September 2014 by Media Relations