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Taronga Western Plains Zoo Blog

World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day
Monday 17th September 2012
World Rhino Day started in 2010 to raise awareness and funds for the plight of all Rhino species in the world.
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Dr Benn Bryant with Ratu, Sumatran Rhino
A magical moment for a critically endangered rhino
Friday 24th August 2012
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Senior Vet, Benn Bryant recently assisted at the birth of a rare Sumatran Rhino at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary
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World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day
Friday 24th August 2012
World Rhino Day started in 2010 to raise awareness and funds for the plight of all Rhino species in the world.
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Meerkat birthday treat
It's a party!
Thursday 26th July 2012
Recently two of our female Meerkats, Akiki and Mwali, celebrated their 1st Birthday.
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We're For The Wild!
Wednesday 27th June 2012
Today, Cuddles and her keepers made their mark ‘For The Wild.’
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Zoo welcomes Siamang Ape baby
Tuesday 26th June 2012
A Siamang Ape baby at Taronga Western Plains Zoo has called for a vocal celebration by the Siamang Ape parents.
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Project Platypus Expo
Expo brings Project Platypus to a close
Tuesday 19th June 2012
Project Platypus is enjoying another successful year in 2012 with students from five Dubbo schools participating in prac days at the Zoo, the Cultural Centre, at Sandy Beach along the Macquarie River and at their schools.
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Selatan Sumatran Tiger
Goodbye Selatan
Tuesday 12th June 2012
Keepers at the Zoo are saddened by the passing of 21 year old Selatan the Sumatran Tiger.
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Zoo Takes Volunteers to Lunch for Volunteer Week
Tuesday 29th May 2012
Taronga celebrated its 550 volunteers and their incredible contribution to wild life through behavioural studies, administration, guest services and countless other areas across both our zoos during National Volunteer Week 2012. These astonishing volunteers contributed over 100,000 hours of their time in the past year.
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Time for Breakfast
Tuesday 1st May 2012
Breakfast time at the Giraffe exhibit at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is busy with 10 Giraffes all vying for the best position at the food box when the horse pellets get poured in. The Giraffe are feed a mixture of hay, carrots, horse pellets and tree branches during the day.
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