Our role in conservation is to create direct and positive connections between wildlife and people. We protect endangered species, increase understanding of wildlife and inspire community action.
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Taronga Blogs

Find out who is For The Wild
Wednesday 27th June 2012
At Taronga, we believe that wildlife and people can share this planet.
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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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Snow arrives this winter
Monday 25th June 2012
Taronga has welcomed a magnificent male Snow Leopard named “Khumbu”.
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Ord Helps Out at the Bird Show
Wednesday 20th June 2012
The Taronga Bird Show’s newest feathered star is Ord, the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. Ord is currently being trained by keeper Brendan to sit on a specially designed box to take coin and note donations from visitors after the show.
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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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Sydney Society Supports Taronga Foundation Dinner
Friday 15th June 2012
Sydney society turned out for wildlife at the Taronga Foundation’s annual dinner at The Ivy last night, raising $206,000 for conservation programs, including conservation of the endangered Southern Corroboree Frog.
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Beacon Hill Project Penguin Blog
Friday 15th June 2012
We are making magnets and two folding posters. Our group helped each other by organising and cooperating. We had two people on each project. Our mentor helped us by cutting, painting and helping us plan. We are hoping the community will learn not to litter and put their dogs on leashes.
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Project Penguin: Manly Vale Habitat Day Blog
Friday 15th June 2012
On the 10th of May, year five and six arrived at Little Manly and after having a quick morning tea we headed off to Little Collins Beach and up to the bush to learn about weeds and plants.
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Kibali and Kimya's Growing Connection
Wednesday 13th June 2012
A couple of months have passed and Kibali and Kimya are settling in well. There has been some highs and lows with the two young gorillas getting to know each other with their paths not always being smooth.
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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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