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Andrew’s Story – Plastic pollution in AustraliaAndrew’s Story – Plastic pollution in Australia
Andrew’s Story – Plastic pollution in Australia
Andrew’s Story – Plastic pollution in Australia

Plastic pollution in Australia’s marine environment has become so prevalent that even a tiny 3 week old Green Turtle hatchling attempting its first…

Posted on 01st February 2016 by Media Relations

Trio of Tigers settling in wellTrio of Tigers settling in well
Trio of Tigers settling in well
Trio of Tigers settling in well

Sumatran Tigers Jumilah, Kembali and Kartika have wasted no time settling into their new home at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Posted on 21st January 2016 by Media Relations

Grover takes a selfieGrover takes a selfie
Grover takes a selfie
Grover takes a selfie

We’ve heard of selfie sticks but selfie beaks?

Posted on 05th January 2016 by Media Relations

Chile In TrainingChile In Training
Chile In Training
Chile In Training

Our Green Iguana, Chile is in training to be a part of our Education programs.

Posted on 30th December 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga’s Two New Sea-lions Enjoy a Holiday SplashTaronga’s Two New Sea-lions Enjoy a Holiday Splash
Taronga’s Two New Sea-lions Enjoy a Holiday Splash
Taronga’s Two New Sea-lions Enjoy a Holiday Splash

Taronga’s latest two additions to the seal team have been splashing and playing around in the Seal Theatre pools as summer warms up.

Posted on 16th December 2015 by Media Relations

Siri the Cheetah cub continues to thriveSiri the Cheetah cub continues to thrive
Siri the Cheetah cub continues to thrive
Siri the Cheetah cub continues to thrive

Siri the Cheetah cub continues to thrive

Posted on 16th December 2015 by Media Relations

Two tiny new Squirrel Monkeys born at TarongaTwo tiny new Squirrel Monkeys born at Taronga
Two tiny new Squirrel Monkeys born at Taronga
Two tiny new Squirrel Monkeys born at Taronga

These little primates can be spotted by keen eyed-visitors clinging to their mothers’ backs like tiny backpacks while their mothers leap and scurry…

Posted on 10th December 2015 by Media Relations

New Meerkat Exhibit now open!New Meerkat Exhibit now open!
New Meerkat Exhibit now open!
New Meerkat Exhibit now open!

New Meerkat Exhibit is now open!

Posted on 10th December 2015 by Media Relations

A happy ending for eastern long-necked turtleA happy ending for eastern long-necked turtle
A happy ending for eastern long-necked turtle
A happy ending for eastern long-necked turtle

Vet staff got a bit more than expected when this turtle recovered at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wild Life Hospital.

Posted on 08th December 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga’s Summer Holiday AdventuresTaronga’s Summer Holiday Adventures
Taronga’s Summer Holiday Adventures
Taronga’s Summer Holiday Adventures

During the Christmas school holidays, young Zoo explorers will be swinging around in the treetops, getting wet during some marine magic and giving a…

Posted on 07th December 2015 by Media Relations

Christmas comes early for Taronga’s primatesChristmas comes early for Taronga’s primates
Christmas comes early for Taronga’s primates
Christmas comes early for Taronga’s primates

Christmas came early today for Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzees and Lemurs, who spent the morning feasting on some festive-themed enrichment items prepared…

Posted on 04th December 2015 by Media Relations

Public notice about Australia Habitat Phase 1 & Taronga Wildlife RetreatPublic notice about Australia Habitat Phase 1 & Taronga Wildlife Retreat
Public notice about Australia Habitat Phase 1 & Taronga Wildlife Retreat

#Public Notice, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Public notice about Australia Habitat Phase 1 & Taronga Wildlife Retreat

As part of a 10 year Centenary Master Plan upgrade, Taronga has submitted plans to build an Australian Habitat Exhibit (phase 1) which includes an…

Posted on 04th December 2015 by Media Relations