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Taronga Blogs

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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Mary moves in!
Thursday 23rd August 2012
Mary the Malayan Sun Bear has made the move to Taronga Zoo, and is settling into new surroundings! The boisterous two and a half year old is now on display, and can be seen exploring her new territory as she gets acquainted with Taronga’s male Sun Bear, Mr Hobbs.
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Keeper Diary: Raising Owls
Monday 20th August 2012
What does it take to become a surrogate father to two Sooty Owl chicks? Read Grey Fisher's owl diary.
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At 10 days old it's eyes are yet to open
Naked aliens like mice
Thursday 16th August 2012
When I enter the Taronga Zoo animal hospital I hear squeaky noises. Not thinking about what I will see, I enter the room, looking around naively, until I finally notice where it comes from. Something is moving in a big yellow incubator.
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Binturong high up in the sky
Wednesday 15th August 2012
As soon as Courtney the keeper lets them run outside in the morning, Pepper, the female, and Sari, the young male, rush to their breakfast - but not Emas.
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Sule and Sembe
Chimps Chase Away the Winter Blues
Tuesday 14th August 2012
It may be winter here in Sydney but that’s not stopping the chimp family from enjoying the great outdoors….especially the younger members of the group, Sule and Sembe.
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Happy as a Pig in Mud
Thursday 2nd August 2012
Taronga’s Backyard to Bush precinct plays home to some of our closest neighbours, and provides an opportunity for Taronga’s talented keepers to tell the zoo’s visitors about the resident animals
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Jantan and Willow move home
Thursday 2nd August 2012
Our resident Orang-utans, Jantan and Willow, are exploring their brand new enclosure at Taronga Zoo. Read more about their move, and how the playful pair is settling in.
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Name a devil joey!
Thursday 2nd August 2012
At Taronga Zoo, we’ve been lucky enough to have four Tasmanian Devil joeys born to mother, Nina, last year, and we’re giving all of our Facebook fans a chance to name one of these playful youngsters.
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