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Happy birthday to the Zoo!Happy birthday to the Zoo!
Happy birthday to the Zoo!
Happy birthday to the Zoo!

This week, on 28 February, Taronga Western Plains Zoo turned 46 years old. Since the Zoo was officially opened in 1977 it has celebrated so many…

Posted on 02nd March 2023 by Media Relations

Egg-ceptional breeding seasonEgg-ceptional breeding season
Egg-ceptional breeding season

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Egg-ceptional breeding season

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has seen its most successful Plains-wanderer breeding season to date with 17 critically endangered chicks hatching at the…

Posted on 23rd February 2023 by Media Relations

Little Penguin releaseLittle Penguin release
Little Penguin release

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Little Penguin release

A Little Penguin is now back in the ocean after having made a full recovery from life-threatening injuries.

Posted on 23rd February 2023 by Media Relations

Fifth Giraffe calf bornFifth Giraffe calf born
Fifth Giraffe calf born

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Fifth Giraffe calf born

There was plenty of rubber necking at Taronga Western Plains Zoo on Saturday 21 January when the Giraffe herd welcomed another new arrival.

Posted on 06th February 2023 by Media Relations

Take your rubbish with youTake your rubbish with you
Take your rubbish with you

#Sustainability, #Conservation

Take your rubbish with you

As Australians are getting ready to celebrate summer’s last public holiday, the teams at Taronga Wildlife Hospitals are urging everyone to reduce…

Posted on 25th January 2023 by Media Relations

Are your Christmas Prawns sustainable?Are your Christmas Prawns sustainable?
Are your Christmas Prawns sustainable?

#Sustainability, #Conservation

Are your Christmas Prawns sustainable?

Read out top tips about how to enjoy a sustainable seafood this summer!

Posted on 23rd December 2022 by Media Relations

Make a Sustainable New Year’s ResolutionMake a Sustainable New Year’s Resolution
Make a Sustainable New Year’s Resolution

#Conservation, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Make a Sustainable New Year’s Resolution

As 2023 rapidly approaches, there is no better time to commit to a sustainable New Year’s Resolution. Simple recurring actions can go a long way in…

Posted on 23rd December 2022 by Media Relations

Platypus Rescue HQ takes shapePlatypus Rescue HQ takes shape
Platypus Rescue HQ takes shape

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Platypus Rescue HQ takes shape

With the grand opening of the Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Dubbo a mere week ago, the latest construction site at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is an…

Posted on 22nd December 2022 by Media Relations

Baby BoomBaby Boom
Baby Boom

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Baby Boom

Tis the season to be jolly – not just because it’s Summer, the school holidays, and the Christmas season but because there’s a baby boom at Dubbo Zoo…

Posted on 20th December 2022 by Media Relations

50 Regent Honeyeaters released50 Regent Honeyeaters released
50 Regent Honeyeaters released

#Conservation, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

50 Regent Honeyeaters released

One of Australia's rarest songbirds finds its voice again. The wild population of one of Australia's rarest birds is being boosted after…

Posted on 06th December 2022 by Media Relations

La Trobe Financial partners with TarongaLa Trobe Financial partners with Taronga
La Trobe Financial partners with Taronga

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La Trobe Financial partners with Taronga

La Trobe Financial today announced a two-year partnership with Taronga Conservation Society Australia (Taronga), highlighting its ESG commitments (…

Posted on 06th December 2022 by Media Relations

Taronga debuts two adorable Dingo pupsTaronga debuts two adorable Dingo pups
Taronga debuts two adorable Dingo pups

#Conservation, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga debuts two adorable Dingo pups

Taronga Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of two, five-month-old adorable Dingo pups. The two pups will be making their public debut these…

Posted on 01st December 2022 by Media Relations