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Taronga Zoo Blog

Taronga Wildlife Hospital - Giving a breeding Westland Petrel female a second chance at life
Thursday 24th January 2013
This week Taronga Wildlife Hospital was given the rare opportunity to release a Westland Petrel, Red listed by Birdlife international as a vulnerable species, back into the wild!
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Dinosaurs in the Wild: Through the eyes of an aspiring palaeontologist
Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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 in the Wild exhibition.
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Eureka Prize winner, Iggy Fox, explores Taronga Zoo
Friday 18th January 2013
A family hen, large egg and inquisitive boy lead to an egg-normous scientific finding!
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Education is key to stop the killing
Thursday 17th January 2013
With six new infant chimpanzees at the Tchimpounga sanctuary this year, the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo is almost overflowing. In order to reduce the number of chimpanzees removed from the wild and brought to the sanctuary, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is focusing its efforts on community-based education.
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The Latest Releases on Tchindzoulou Island
Wednesday 16th January 2013
Recently, Sam and I were lucky enough to help with the release of four more chimpanzees on Tchindzoulou Island.
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Gucci The Goat Struts His Stuff
Wednesday 16th January 2013
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 him than Gucci!
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Summer Lovin’ for Your Pets
Tuesday 8th January 2013
Get some tips from our Zoo Keepers to help keep your pets cool at home in the summer heat!
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Bat baby joins the group
Wednesday 2nd January 2013
The Ghost Bats have settled into their new exhibit in the Australia’s Nightlife prescinct, and have been joined by a new arrival.
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Taronga, For the Wild
Wednesday 2nd January 2013
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Remember our Sooty Owl chicks?
Wednesday 2nd January 2013
The pair has grown considerably, and are almost unrecognisable! This beautiful duo, named Dragon and Phoenix, are now completely covered in feathers, and have fully developed wings that are allowing them to begin flying.
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