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Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!
Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!
Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!

Zoo Grooves is happening again on Saturday 1 October and it’s approaching fast!

Posted on 16th September 2011 by Media Relations

See Taronga's latest animal arrivals these holidaysSee Taronga's latest animal arrivals these holidays
See Taronga's latest animal arrivals these holidays

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See Taronga's latest animal arrivals these holidays

Visitors to Taronga Zoo’s Great Southern Oceans these holidays will be some of the first to glimpse ‘Franklin’ the rescued Sub-Antarctic Fur Seal.

Posted on 06th September 2011 by Media Relations

International Vultures Awareness DayInternational Vultures Awareness Day
International Vultures Awareness Day
International Vultures Awareness Day

People often look at me a bit oddly when I say that I love vultures but I don’t see what’s not to love! Saturday September 3 is International Vulture…

Posted on 31st August 2011 by Media Relations

Taronga Helps Return Turtle To The DeepTaronga Helps Return Turtle To The Deep
Taronga Helps Return Turtle To The Deep
Taronga Helps Return Turtle To The Deep

A lucky juvenile Green Turtle splashed back into the ocean at Port Stephens this week after lifesaving care at Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital.

Posted on 25th August 2011 by Media Relations

School kids converge on the Zoo for Project PlatypusSchool kids converge on the Zoo for Project Platypus
School kids converge on the Zoo for Project Platypus
School kids converge on the Zoo for Project Platypus

Approximately 195 students from eight schools in the Dubbo region converged on Taronga Western Plains Zoo yesterday to participate in the second…

Posted on 25th August 2011 by Media Relations

Mav and Michie Help Keep Australia BeautifulMav and Michie Help Keep Australia Beautiful
Mav and Michie Help Keep Australia Beautiful
Mav and Michie Help Keep Australia Beautiful

Taronga’s Mav, the seal, and Michie, the Sea-lion, showed all of us today just how easy it is to stop rubbish getting into the waterways.

Posted on 22nd August 2011 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes Meerkat babiesZoo welcomes Meerkat babies
Zoo welcomes Meerkat babies
Zoo welcomes Meerkat babies

Just four weeks ago we were excited to arrive at work and see that Umi, the Zoo’s resident female Meerkat had given birth to three little pups.…

Posted on 22nd August 2011 by Media Relations

Newman’s AnatomyNewman’s Anatomy
Newman’s Anatomy
Newman’s Anatomy

Meet Newman the Pink Galah with a sore foot.

Posted on 19th August 2011 by Media Relations

Zoo Grooves tickets on saleZoo Grooves tickets on sale
Zoo Grooves tickets on sale
Zoo Grooves tickets on sale

Zoo Grooves tickets are now on sale. Get your hands on the hottest ticket in town for this annual concert event during the October long weekend,…

Posted on 17th August 2011 by Media Relations

Jasiri the Lion turns 12Jasiri the Lion turns 12
Jasiri the Lion turns 12
Jasiri the Lion turns 12

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s male African Lion, Jasiri, has celebrated his 12th birthday.

Posted on 15th August 2011 by Media Relations

Up in their world…Up in their world…
Up in their world…
Up in their world…

Today was the first warm afternoon in weeks and how exciting it was to be previewing Taronga’s newest precinct development – Tahr Mountain link. This…

Posted on 14th August 2011 by Media Relations

Endangered Frog Eggs Returned to WildEndangered Frog Eggs Returned to Wild
Endangered Frog Eggs Returned to Wild
Endangered Frog Eggs Returned to Wild

On the 9th of August 2011, Taronga Zoo participated in the release of 153 eggs and 45 tadpoles of the endangered Northern Corroboree Frog into…

Posted on 12th August 2011 by Media Relations