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African Wild Dog Pups on display!African Wild Dog Pups on display!
African Wild Dog Pups on display!
African Wild Dog Pups on display!

The first litter of African Wild Dogs since 2009 have made their public debut just in time for the school holidays!

Posted on 29th March 2016 by Media Relations

Pygmy Hippos come nose-to-nose during first date with a differencePygmy Hippos come nose-to-nose during first date with a difference
Pygmy Hippos come nose-to-nose during first date with a difference
Pygmy Hippos come nose-to-nose during first date with a difference

Taronga Zoo has played host to a first date with a difference, with keepers introducing two endangered Pygmy Hippos to each other for the first time.

Posted on 23rd March 2016 by Media Relations

Meerkat Pups Come Out To Play At Taronga These School HolidaysMeerkat Pups Come Out To Play At Taronga These School Holidays
Meerkat Pups Come Out To Play At Taronga These School Holidays
Meerkat Pups Come Out To Play At Taronga These School Holidays

A playful pair of Meerkat pups have joined Taronga’s active young Francois’ Leaf-monkey, Nangua, and new female Fishing Cat, Maew, on display in time…

Posted on 23rd March 2016 by Media Relations

NJ turns Five!NJ turns Five!
NJ turns Five!
NJ turns Five!

Australia's first Galapagos Tortoise hatchling turned five years old on Saturday March 19th 2016

Posted on 21st March 2016 by Media Relations

Keepers choose names for playful pupsKeepers choose names for playful pups
Keepers choose names for playful pups
Keepers choose names for playful pups

Taronga Zoo’s playful Meerkat pups now have names to reflect their African heritage.

Posted on 21st March 2016 by Media Relations

Twin possums find a new mum at TarongaTwin possums find a new mum at Taronga
Twin possums find a new mum at Taronga
Twin possums find a new mum at Taronga

Two orphaned Ringtail Possums have found a surrogate mum at Taronga Zoo after their mother was struck by a car in Sydney’s lower north shore.

Posted on 10th March 2016 by Media Relations

Then there were four!Then there were four!
Then there were four!
Then there were four!

Four Giraffe calves born in 10 weeks at the zoo!

Posted on 10th March 2016 by Media Relations

Max celebrates a big first yearMax celebrates a big first year
Max celebrates a big first year
Max celebrates a big first year

Our young Australian Sea-lion, Maximus, celebrated his first birthday today, digging into a giant fish from keepers.

Posted on 09th March 2016 by Media Relations

Cookie Monster to meet families at TarongaCookie Monster to meet families at Taronga
Cookie Monster to meet families at Taronga
Cookie Monster to meet families at Taronga

The world’s favourite furry, blue, googly-eyed monster will trade his apartment on Sesame Street for Taronga Zoo on Monday, when he visits for a free…

Posted on 07th March 2016 by Media Relations

Ghostly pair born at Australian NightlifeGhostly pair born at Australian Nightlife
Ghostly pair born at Australian Nightlife
Ghostly pair born at Australian Nightlife

Keepers at Taronga’s Australian Nightlife are celebrating some new arrivals, with the birth of two Ghost Bat pups.

Posted on 03rd March 2016 by Media Relations