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Media Releases

Zoo's new Visitor Plaza on track
Thursday 22nd July 2010
The redevelopment of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s front entrance area is continuing with a number of key milestones achieved and the new Visitor Plaza well and truly taking shape.
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Little Penguins Returned to the Wild
Tuesday 6th July 2010
Three Little Penguins were released back into the wild today after receiving specialist veterinary care at Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital.
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Australia's First Elephant Calf Turns One
Sunday 4th July 2010
Taronga is celebrating a milestone today with the first birthday of the Zoo’s first elephant calf, ‘Luk Chai’. Luk Chai made history on July 4, last year becoming the first elephant to be born in Australia, just three years after Taronga started its conservation breeding program for this endangered species.
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Taronga Zoos Tasmanian Devil Breeding Centre Opened
Wednesday 30th June 2010
Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Frank Sartor, today welcomed the opening of Taronga’s new Tasmanian Devil Breeding Centre, expanding the zoo’s contribution to national efforts to save this species from extinction.
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Taronga's Majestic Sea-eagle Takes Flight
Monday 28th June 2010
An injured White-bellied Sea-eagle which was unable to fly is experiencing the wind beneath its wings thanks to some flying lessons from Taronga staff.
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Tarongas Chimpanzee Grand Dames Notch Up 168 Years
Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Taronga Zoo is celebrating over 168 years of Chimpanzee history with three of the world’s oldest Chimpanzees.
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Mosman Kookaburras Lighter For Its Taronga Stay
Wednesday 9th June 2010
A Mosman Kookaburra is flying home today after shedding almost 100 grams under the Zoo veterinarians’ weight loss boot camp.
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Tarongas Sun Bears Settling In At Kodiak Address
Wednesday 26th May 2010
Taronga’s Carnivore Keepers are delighted that the Zoo’s two Sun Bears Mr. Hobbs and Victoria are settling into their new temporary home at the Kodiak Bear exhibit, just opposite the female elephant barn.
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Taronga Announces Review of International Tourism Business
Monday 24th May 2010
Taronga Zoo is preparing for a strategic review of its international tourism business over the next few months, Zoo Director, Cameron Kerr, said today.
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Police Investigate the Theft of Rare Macaws from Taronga Zoo
Friday 21st May 2010
Police are investigating the theft of two Macaws from Sydney’s Taronga Zoo.
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