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National Science Week at the Zoo
Friday 17th August 2012
Today over 95 students from Dubbo and Orana region will converge on Taronga Western Plains Zoo to participate in energy workshops as part of National Science Week, 11 – 19 August 2012.
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Inland NSW Tourism Award
Zoo wins Inland NSW Tourism Award
Monday 30th July 2012
Taronga Western Plains Zoo received Inland Tourism Awards for the best tourist attraction at the Inland Tourism Awards on Saturday 29 July 2012.
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Underwater Shark Research
Shark Social Networking Investigated by Scientists
Friday 20th July 2012
Scientists are delving into the social networking behaviour of sharks, to determine why and when large marine predators congregate, and the mysteries of their society.
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Macquarie University Research Officer, Vanessa, records the movements of migrati
Whale Alarms Sound For Researchers
Wednesday 18th July 2012
Researchers are testing if underwater alarms can reduce the number of migrating Humpback Whales caught in shark nets.
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Zoo gets Trip Advisor excellence rating
Friday 29th June 2012
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has been awarded a certificate of excellence by Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel site which recognises the power of traveller feedback.
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Scientific Leap Uncovers Native Reason For Amphibian Declines
Thursday 28th June 2012
Scientists have uncovered two parasite species, related to jellyfish, which is causing deaths amongst endangered Australian Frogs.
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Zoo animals and staff make their mark for the wild
Wednesday 27th June 2012
The hand and footprints of keepers and animals were collected on canvasses today as a pledge for the wild as Taronga announced an in situ conservation project for elephants in Thailand.
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Taronga's Reconciliation Action Plan goes live
Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Taronga has extended its commitment to Indigenous Australians by developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Taronga recognises the rich contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures make to the diversity of the Australian community.
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Update on White Rhino veterinary investigation
Thursday 17th May 2012
Over the past eight weeks an extensive and complex veterinary investigation has been undertaken into the cause of death of four White Rhinos at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
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Zoo returns 500 endangered frog eggs to the wilds of Kosciuszko
Monday 7th May 2012
Taronga Zoo and NSW Office of Environment and Heritage staff will bring 500 zoo-bred Southern Corroboree Frog eggs back to the wild in the Kosciuszko National Park this month, NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker said today.
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