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Dubbo Zoo announced best in NSW!Dubbo Zoo announced best in NSW!
Dubbo Zoo announced best in NSW!
Dubbo Zoo announced best in NSW!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is the toast of NSW having been announced the winner of the Major Tourist Attraction category and awarded silver in the…

Posted on 03rd February 2022 by Media Relations

Surviving ExtinctionSurviving Extinction
Surviving Extinction
Surviving Extinction

Watch this thrilling ABC documentary to learn about five Australian species on the brink and what Taronga and our partners are doing to save them.

Posted on 02nd February 2022 by Media Relations

Year of the TigerYear of the Tiger
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Tiger

This Lunar New Year is the year of the majestic Tiger, so we thought it was only fitting to shine a light on Tigers and what we can do to support…

Posted on 02nd February 2022 by Media Relations

New Wildlife Hospital at Dubbo Zoo takes shapeNew Wildlife Hospital at Dubbo Zoo takes shape
New Wildlife Hospital at Dubbo Zoo takes shape

#Dubbo Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

New Wildlife Hospital at Dubbo Zoo takes shape

The construction site of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Wildlife Hospital is a hive of activity with the main building for the $14 million precinct…

Posted on 01st February 2022 by Media Relations

They're calling on youThey're calling on you
They're calling on you

#Sustainability, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

They're calling on you

Did you know you can help protect important wild habitats for the Siamang Apes and White Handed Gibbons simply by recycling your old mobile phones?

Posted on 25th January 2022 by Media Relations

Greater One-horned Rhino calf makes public debutGreater One-horned Rhino calf makes public debut
Greater One-horned Rhino calf makes public debut

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Greater One-horned Rhino calf makes public debut

Eight week old Greater One-horned Rhino calf Hari has made his public debut alongside his mother Amala, as the pair explore a large paddock visible…

Posted on 13th December 2021 by Media Relations

Sustainable new year resolutionsSustainable new year resolutions
Sustainable new year resolutions

#Sustainability, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Sustainable new year resolutions

2022 is almost upon us, and with the new year comes the promise of a fresh new year’s resolution to fulfil. Instead of half-heartedly committing to…

Posted on 13th December 2021 by Media Relations

Breeding success continues for rare birdBreeding success continues for rare bird
Breeding success continues for rare bird

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Breeding success continues for rare bird

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Plains-wanderer conservation breeding program has achieved another great breeding result this year with four chicks…

Posted on 06th December 2021 by Media Relations

Farewell MutangiFarewell Mutangi
Farewell Mutangi

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Farewell Mutangi

Zoo Keepers and the wider team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are celebrating the life of Mutangi the Giraffe, the undisputed queen of the zoo, who…

Posted on 03rd December 2021 by Media Relations

Have you seen Santa Paw’s list?Have you seen Santa Paw’s list?
Have you seen Santa Paw’s list?

#Sustainability, #Conservation, #Community, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Have you seen Santa Paw’s list?

Taronga's Community Conservation Officer, Danielle Fryday, explains how to have a guilt-free Christmas with the aid of certified sustainable…

Posted on 03rd December 2021 by Media Relations

New king in townNew king in town
New king in town

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

New king in town

Meet Lwazi the African Lion and the newest member of the Lion Pridelands at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Lwazi is a four-year-old male and has come to…

Posted on 28th November 2021 by Media Relations

Ring-tailed Lemur babies thriving at Dubbo ZooRing-tailed Lemur babies thriving at Dubbo Zoo
Ring-tailed Lemur babies thriving at Dubbo Zoo

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Ring-tailed Lemur babies thriving at Dubbo Zoo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s eight Ring-tailed Lemur babies are now approximately two months of age and becoming very active as they continue to grow…

Posted on 26th November 2021 by Media Relations