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Zoo's African Lions Turn 10!
Thursday 20th August 2009
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating three big birthdays, with the Zoo’s African Lions all turning 10. Sisters Njeri and Shinyanga turn 10 today while male Lion Jasiri hit double figures late last month.
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Luk Chai the Elephant gets traditional blessing
Saturday 15th August 2009
The young Asian Elephant calf, Luk Chai, received blessings for good health and success at Taronga Zoo today.
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African Wild Dog Pups Born At The Zoo
Friday 14th August 2009
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the arrival of four rare African Wild Dog pups, which were born to the Zoo’s breeding program in early May.
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National Tree Day at the Zoo
Friday 31st July 2009
Students from Dubbo Public School’s Special Education Unit have been busy planting trees and shrubs at Taronga Western Plains Zoo as part of Schools Tree Day.
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They're Calling On You!
Wednesday 29th July 2009
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is calling on you to recycle your old mobile phone and help save one of our closest living relatives.
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Premier announces baby elephant's name
Monday 27th July 2009
The first elephant calf born in Australia has been officially named today, with Premier Nathan Rees revealing the young Asian elephant would be called ‘Luk Chai’.
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Zoo's New Safari Children's Playground Now Open
Thursday 23rd July 2009
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce the all new Safari Park Children’s Playground is now open for visitors to enjoy.
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SUSIE MARONEY VISITS TARONGA’S PROJECT PENGUIN EXPO DAY
Thursday 9th July 2009
After many weeks of hard work, finalists across 10 Northern Beaches schools will showcase their masterpieces to special guest Susie Maroney, the famous marathon swimmer and the wider community, sharing the knowledge and skills they have learnt over the past two months.
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Taronga's New Elephant Weighs In At 96 Kilos
Monday 6th July 2009
Taronga's new male elephant was weighed this morning tipping the scales at 96 kilos.
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New director of TCSA
Monday 6th July 2009
The Deputy Premier and Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Carmel Tebbutt, today announced that that Cameron Kerr would be appointed as the new Director and CEO of Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoos.
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