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Taronga Blogs

The Latest Releases on Tchindzoulou Island
Wednesday 16th January 2013
Recently, Sam and I were lucky enough to help with the release of four more chimpanzees on Tchindzoulou Island.
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Gucci The Goat Struts His Stuff
Wednesday 16th January 2013
Backyard to Bush’s newest arrival is a 3 year old male miniature goat. He is stylish, good looking and the girls love him... so what better name for him than Gucci!
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Billabong Camp coming soon
Wednesday 16th January 2013
Construction at Billabong Camp continues to progress well with the opening of this new immersive bush camping experience set to be in mid April 2013.
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Love is in the air
Wednesday 16th January 2013
As Valentine’s Day nears closer, love is in the air at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
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Many a Meerkat at the manor
Friday 11th January 2013
Umi, the super mum has given birth to another litter of pups, with one male and one female, born on 15 December 2012.
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Summer Lovin’ for Your Pets
Tuesday 8th January 2013
Get some tips from our Zoo Keepers to help keep your pets cool at home in the summer heat!
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Zoo babies out and about
Wednesday 2nd January 2013
There have been a number of welcome new additions to our Zoo this year. With the school summer holidays coming up, now is a great time to come and meet the new youngsters which are growing up fast!
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Bat baby joins the group
Wednesday 2nd January 2013
The Ghost Bats have settled into their new exhibit in the Australia’s Nightlife prescinct, and have been joined by a new arrival.
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Taronga, For the Wild
Wednesday 2nd January 2013
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Remember our Sooty Owl chicks?
Wednesday 2nd January 2013
The pair has grown considerably, and are almost unrecognisable! This beautiful duo, named Dragon and Phoenix, are now completely covered in feathers, and have fully developed wings that are allowing them to begin flying.
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