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Meerkat pup trio born at Dubbo ZooMeerkat pup trio born at Dubbo Zoo
Meerkat pup trio born at Dubbo Zoo

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Meerkat pup trio born at Dubbo Zoo

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the birth of three Meerkat pups on 23 August 2021 to parents Midra and Howell.

Posted on 16th September 2021 by Media Relations

Dubbo Zoo: Conservation powerhouseDubbo Zoo: Conservation powerhouse
Dubbo Zoo: Conservation powerhouse

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Dubbo Zoo: Conservation powerhouse

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is securing itself as the threatened species conservation powerhouse of Australia with four successful programs and a…

Posted on 07th September 2021 by Media Relations

Positive signs for second breeding seasonPositive signs for second breeding season
Positive signs for second breeding season

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Positive signs for second breeding season

The second breeding season for the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater has commenced at Taronga Western Plains Zoo and keepers are already seeing…

Posted on 03rd August 2021 by Media Relations

Faces of Conservation - Mark O'RiordanFaces of Conservation - Mark O'Riordan
Faces of Conservation - Mark O'Riordan

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Faces of Conservation - Mark O'Riordan

Spend five minutes getting to know Plains-wanderer Keeper, Mark O'Riordan

Posted on 19th July 2021 by Media Relations

Faces of Conservation - Steve KleinigFaces of Conservation - Steve Kleinig
Faces of Conservation - Steve Kleinig

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Faces of Conservation - Steve Kleinig

Spend five minutes getting to know Greater Bilby Keeper, Steve Kleinig who is based behind-the-scenes at the Sanctuary at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Posted on 15th July 2021 by Media Relations

Dubbo Zoo makes Wotif Aussie Kids bucket listDubbo Zoo makes Wotif Aussie Kids bucket list
Dubbo Zoo makes Wotif Aussie Kids bucket list

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Dubbo Zoo makes Wotif Aussie Kids bucket list

An overnight Zoofari Lodge stay at Taronga Western Plains Zoo has been kid-approved making the Wotif Aussie Kids Bucket List. This is a definitive…

Posted on 22nd June 2021 by Media Relations

World Giraffe DayWorld Giraffe Day
World Giraffe Day

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World Giraffe Day

Today is World Giraffe Day! Keeper Leigh Drayton shares what it is like to work with this amazing animal and why Mutangi the Giraffe is so special to…

Posted on 21st June 2021 by Media Relations

Faces of conservation – Kara StevensFaces of conservation – Kara Stevens
Faces of conservation – Kara Stevens

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Faces of conservation – Kara Stevens

Spend five minutes getting to know Regent Honeyeater Keeper, Kara Stevens. Kara works behind-the-scenes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo heading up the…

Posted on 21st June 2021 by Media Relations

Kanlaya turns three!Kanlaya turns three!
Kanlaya turns three!

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Kanlaya turns three!

On Monday 14 June, Asian Elephant calf Kanlaya at Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrated her third birthday with a special enrichment feed.

Posted on 15th June 2021 by Media Relations

Black Rhino calf shines this winterBlack Rhino calf shines this winter
Black Rhino calf shines this winter

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Black Rhino calf shines this winter

Curious and confident Black Rhino calf Sabi Star is exploring her new paddock and surrounds alongside mum Bakhita at Taronga Western Plains Zoo,…

Posted on 03rd June 2021 by Media Relations