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Taronga Blogs

Thursday 1st November 2012
Sir David Attenborough has recently named Australia’s Northern Quoll as one of the endangered species he would take on his Ark– perhaps this is the wake-up call that a lot of us need to recognise the importance of our unique wildlife.
Thursday 1st November 2012
Zoo Keepers spend hour brain-storming, making and setting-up puzzles and activities for our animals which keep them mentally and physically stimulated. But just how many of us do the same at home for our beloved pets? Keeper Deb who works with our carnivores gives you some handy hints on how to keep your pets happy and lively during the day when you can’t be at home.
Thursday 1st November 2012
Taronga’s newest nocturnal animals have arrived in the brand new exhibit – just in time for Halloween!
Wednesday 31st October 2012
A female Barbary Sheep lamb was found by keepers abandoned by its mother and brought her to the Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital where vet nurses have been hand raising and caring for her since.
Sydney Harbour as viewed from the Taronga Centre
Thursday 25th October 2012
Taronga Zoo's function centre is looking (and tasting) better than ever with a brand new menu and a makeover.
Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Not many people have seen one, and when they do, a smile from ear to ear is guaranteed! The Taronga Wildlife Hospital has recently become home to a 40 day old Echidna puggle, found on a path in a caravan park at Anna Bay on the NSW Central Coast.
Friday 19th October 2012
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has been announced as a finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards for Best Tourist Attraction!
Tuesday 16th October 2012
Sixty five million years ago a cataclysmic event changed the earth forever and dinosaurs couldn’t adapt fast enough to the new environment they found themselves in. While it wasn’t instantaneous, these incredible prehistoric creatures died out, and now we can only marvel at what they would have been like in the flesh.
Tuesday 16th October 2012
I had a Spotted Deer in my viewfinder. It seemed totally unaware of my presence, or the fact that it was being watched by someone armed with powerful modern technology.
Tuesday 16th October 2012
After being extinct for 65 million years, dinosaurs have stomped into Taronga Zoo and are taking over the place!