Our role in conservation is to create direct and positive connections between wildlife and people. We protect endangered species, increase understanding of wildlife and inspire community action.
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Media Releases

Taronga Breeding Programs Help Frogs Leap Ahead of Extinction
Wednesday 29th February 2012
Taronga Zoo is hopping into Amphibian Ark’s Leap Day 2012 event – entitled Leaping Ahead of Extinction: A celebration of good news for amphibians in 2012 – with six active conservation programs for endangered Australian frogs.
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Helen Wright new Taronga Foundation Head of Fundraising and Development
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Helen Wright has joined the Taronga Foundation as Head of Fundraising and Development.
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Local support gives Zoo latest digital x-ray
Monday 20th February 2012
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s veterinary team have received a state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine thanks to the generous donations made by the local community in 2011.
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Zoo gets tourism funding to develop new wildlife experience
Monday 20th February 2012
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has received $100,000 towards a new overnight wildlife experience from the NSW Government’s $5 million Regional Tourism Product Development Funding Program.
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Wedding couple at Taronga Zoo
Vogue Bride Names Taronga as Wedding Favourite
Thursday 16th February 2012
The Taronga Centre at Taronga Zoo has been named one of Australia’s top three best wedding locations by Australia Vogue Bride.
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Roar and Snore at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Dubbo Secures Tourism Investment
Friday 10th February 2012
Zoo and film enthusiasts stand to benefit from today's announcement that Dubbo is set to receive additional funding to the tune of $300,000, courtesy of the NSW Government’s $5 million Regional Tourism Product Development Funding Program.
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Loggerhead Turtle released into the ocean at Lord Howe Island
Endangered Loggerhead Set to Unlock Turtle's Lost Years
Friday 20th January 2012
A rehabilitated Loggerhead Turtle released off Lord Howe Island will assist researchers with the mysterious migration habits of the endangered species.
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Michael McFadden collecting tadpoles prior to release
Developer Helps Rare Frogs Back Into The Woonona Wilds
Wednesday 18th January 2012
About 4000 Green and Golden Bell Frog tadpoles arrived at a new wild home at Woonona today thanks to a joint effort by frog specialist, Dr Arthur White, Taronga Zoo and The Village Building Co.
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Birthday Bash for Brown Bear
Tuesday 17th January 2012
Taronga’s giant Brown Bear, ‘Bethyl’, was 35 years old today, making her one of the oldest of her species in the world. Bethyl has won the hearts of many keepers and visitors over the years and as a special birthday treat was given, a five kilo Atlantic Salmon to feast on.
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Galapagos Tortoise hatching goes on display
Tuesday 10th January 2012
Visitors at Taronga Western Plains Zoo can now see the Galapagos Tortoise hatchling in the specially-made enclosure at the Galapagos Tortoise exhibit at the Zoo.
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