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Taronga Western Plains Zoo Blog

Happy Birthday to Zoo!
Monday 27th February 2012
We’re celebrating our 35th birthday! That’s 35 years of memories at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
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Cool treats for the animals
Wednesday 18th January 2012
Following that crazy storms over the weekend, the weather has now started to warm up again with the sun out and temperatures over 30 degrees.
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Milestone for Zoo just around the corner
Wednesday 18th January 2012
This year Taronga Western Plains Zoo will celebrate 35th years of caring for wildlife on Tuesday 28 February 2012.
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For all the romantics
Tuesday 10th January 2012
On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14 February 2012, the Zoo will be hosting a unique dining experience that is sure to be a night to remember for you and that special someone.
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A little of the Great Barrier Reef in Dubbo
Monday 28th November 2011
As I stood in the laboratory at Taronga Western Plains Zoo it was funny to think that we are standing here looking at the Great Barrier Reef
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Macquarie Strings Spring Concert at the Zoo
Friday 4th November 2011
Enjoy the melodies of the local Macquarie Conservatorium performers at the Macquarie Strings Spring Concert on Saturday 19 November 2011 from 11:00am – 12:30pm at Bakhita’s Café.
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Zoo's Meerkat pups grow up fast
Wednesday 2nd November 2011
The cheeky Meerkat pups at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are growing up fast and have just received their last vaccinations.
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Zoo staff Get Twitchy
Wednesday 2nd November 2011
On Sunday 30 October, Taronga Western Plains Zoo entered two teams in the 2011 Twitchathon.
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Zoo Grooves tickets on sale
Wednesday 17th August 2011
Zoo Grooves tickets are now on sale. Get your hands on the hottest ticket in town for this annual concert event during the October long weekend, Saturday 1 October 2011, at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s African Picnic Ground.
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How do you teach a Hippo new tricks?
Monday 15th August 2011
Happy the Hippo has a big problem. His tusks are growing in the wrong direction and causing him discomfort as they get too long. To fix this problem we used to anesthetise Happy and cut his tusks down, but to ensure this problem doesn’t occur again Happy is learning a new skill!
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