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Taronga Zoo Blog

Enrichment: Not just for Zoos
Thursday 1st November 2012
Zoo Keepers spend hour brain-storming, making and setting-up puzzles and activities for our animals which keep them mentally and physically stimulated. But just how many of us do the same at home for our beloved pets? Keeper Deb who works with our carnivores gives you some handy hints on how to keep your pets happy and lively during the day when you can’t be at home.
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Bats arrive for Halloween!
Thursday 1st November 2012
Taronga’s newest nocturnal animals have arrived in the brand new exhibit – just in time for Halloween!
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Sydney Harbour as viewed from the Taronga Centre
Taronga Centre sparkles with a fresh new look
Thursday 25th October 2012
Taronga Zoo's function centre is looking (and tasting) better than ever with a brand new menu and a makeover.
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Taronga Cares for Tiny Echidna Puggle
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Not many people have seen one, and when they do, a smile from ear to ear is guaranteed! The Taronga Wildlife Hospital has recently become home to a 40 day old Echidna puggle, found on a path in a caravan park at Anna Bay on the NSW Central Coast.
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Taronga Zoo's Rainforest Heroes App now available on the App Store
Tuesday 16th October 2012
I had a Spotted Deer in my viewfinder. It seemed totally unaware of my presence, or the fact that it was being watched by someone armed with powerful modern technology.
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Dinosaurs stomp into Sydney's Taronga Zoo!
Tuesday 16th October 2012
After being extinct for 65 million years, dinosaurs have stomped into Taronga Zoo and are taking over the place!
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Elephant calves take a break
Friday 12th October 2012
Taronga’s Asian Elephant calves (L-R): Luk Chai, 3 y.o. and 1272kg, Pathi Harn, two and half y.o and 1034kg , and Tukta, nearly 2 y.o and 932kg take a break together. That’s a huge 3.2 tonnes of elephant calves on one log!
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Giraffe and Black Rhino get stamp of approval
Wednesday 10th October 2012
Some of our animals have been immortalized on Australia Post stamps to celebrate Australian Zoos and Stamp Collecting Month!
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'Tree Kangaroo of Steel'
Tuesday 9th October 2012
“Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.” Whilst ‘Parum’ our Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo is a way off from accomplishing these feats, since moving to his new enclosure with female, ‘Salsa’ earlier this year, Parum certainly is looking fit, and may soon give Superman a run for his money.
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Boral YATZ Eco-Fair Fun!
Thursday 4th October 2012
The Boral YATZ Eco-Fair is here again! This annual event, run by the teenage volunteer zoo community, has the aim of educating our visitors about sustainable practices and various conservation campaigns, including “Fish4Life” and “They’re Calling on You”. It is running now until Friday October 5th.
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