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For the first time, Taronga Zoo has been able to record the remarkable development of a Swamp Wallaby joey from just two weeks of age. About six and…
Posted on 30th March 2011 by Media Relations
On Saturday 5th March we took to the streets of Sydney in style to celebrate diversity in the 2011 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Posted on 29th March 2011 by Media Relations
Saturday 9 April is a celebration of mammoth proportions. Actually it’s an Elebration because Cuddles, the Zoo’s African Elephant, is turning 40!
Posted on 25th March 2011 by Media Relations
Students from five schools across Dubbo and Wellington have come together at Sandy Beach in Dubbo along the Macquarie River all in the name of the…
Posted on 25th March 2011 by Media Relations
After our Bird Show, it is not uncommon that people will come down and ask us just how we train our birds. How do we get them to display their…
Posted on 22nd March 2011 by Media Relations
This commemorative day takes place every year on 13 March, the aim of the day is to draw attention to one of the most remarkable species on our…
Posted on 12th March 2011 by Media Relations
Australia’s best-selling author, Bryce Courtenay will be on hand at ‘Raising Rhinos,’ Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Fundraising Ball on Saturday 7 May…
Posted on 07th March 2011 by Media Relations
As a Media Officer for Taronga Zoo, one of the greatest things about my job is working closely with our keepers to let the world know about the…
Posted on 03rd March 2011 by Media Relations
The youngest member of our Gorilla group, Kipenzi, is doing well and at only six weeks old, is growing fast.
Posted on 02nd March 2011 by Media Relations
Breeding season is coming to end and our penguin colony has now grown to 71 Little Penguins. Fourteen of the penguins born this year have already…
Posted on 02nd March 2011 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Tasmanian Devils are into their fourth breeding season since arriving at the Zoo in late 2007.
Posted on 25th February 2011 by Media Relations
Yesterday was another highly successful moment in our work to trim our youngest giraffe, Jimiyu’s, hooves.
Posted on 23rd February 2011 by Media Relations