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Dinosaurs in the Wild: Through the eyes of an aspiring palaeontologistDinosaurs in the Wild: Through the eyes of an aspiring palaeontologist
Dinosaurs in the Wild: Through the eyes of an aspiring palaeontologist
Dinosaurs in the Wild: Through the eyes of an aspiring palaeontologist

After having the opportunity to chat to the volunteer palaeontologists, I was looking forward to spending a day at the zoo seeing the new Dinosaurs…

Posted on 23rd January 2013 by Media Relations

Eureka Prize winner, Iggy Fox, explores Taronga ZooEureka Prize winner, Iggy Fox, explores Taronga Zoo
Eureka Prize winner, Iggy Fox, explores Taronga Zoo
Eureka Prize winner, Iggy Fox, explores Taronga Zoo

A family hen, large egg and inquisitive boy lead to an egg-normous scientific finding!

Posted on 18th January 2013 by Media Relations

Education is key to stop the killingEducation is key to stop the killing
Education is key to stop the killing
Education is key to stop the killing

With six new infant chimpanzees at the Tchimpounga sanctuary this year, the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo is…

Posted on 17th January 2013 by Media Relations

The Latest Releases on Tchindzoulou IslandThe Latest Releases on Tchindzoulou Island
The Latest Releases on Tchindzoulou Island
The Latest Releases on Tchindzoulou Island

Recently, Sam and I were lucky enough to help with the release of four more chimpanzees on Tchindzoulou Island.

Posted on 16th January 2013 by Media Relations

Billabong Camp coming soonBillabong Camp coming soon
Billabong Camp coming soon
Billabong Camp coming soon

Construction at Billabong Camp continues to progress well with the opening of this new immersive bush camping experience set to be in mid April 2013.

Posted on 16th January 2013 by Media Relations

Gucci The Goat Struts His StuffGucci The Goat Struts His Stuff
Gucci The Goat Struts His Stuff
Gucci The Goat Struts His Stuff

Backyard to Bush’s newest arrival is a 3 year old male miniature goat. He is stylish, good looking and the girls love him... so what better name for…

Posted on 16th January 2013 by Media Relations

Love is in the airLove is in the air
Love is in the air
Love is in the air

As Valentine’s Day nears closer, love is in the air at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Posted on 16th January 2013 by Media Relations

Many a Meerkat at the manorMany a Meerkat at the manor
Many a Meerkat at the manor
Many a Meerkat at the manor

Umi, the super mum has given birth to another litter of pups, with one male and one female, born on 15 December 2012.

Posted on 11th January 2013 by Media Relations

Summer Lovin’ for Your PetsSummer Lovin’ for Your Pets
Summer Lovin’ for Your Pets
Summer Lovin’ for Your Pets

Get some tips from our Zoo Keepers to help keep your pets cool at home in the summer heat!

Posted on 08th January 2013 by Media Relations

Zoo babies out and aboutZoo babies out and about
Zoo babies out and about
Zoo babies out and about

There have been a number of welcome new additions to our Zoo this year. With the school summer holidays coming up, now is a great time to come and…

Posted on 02nd January 2013 by Media Relations

Bat baby joins the groupBat baby joins the group
Bat baby joins the group
Bat baby joins the group

The Ghost Bats have settled into their new exhibit in the Australia’s Nightlife prescinct, and have been joined by a new arrival.

Posted on 02nd January 2013 by Media Relations

Taronga, For the WildTaronga, For the Wild
Taronga, For the Wild
Taronga, For the Wild

Posted on 02nd January 2013 by Media Relations

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