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Stephanie set freeStephanie set free
Stephanie set free

#Research, #Sydney Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Stephanie set free

Taronga Wildlife Hospital Veterinary staff released a rehabilitated Green Turtle this week, on Tuesday 8th May, off the coast of Manly. The Turtle…

Posted on 24th May 2018 by Media Relations

Coming soon to the Zoo - Wild HerdsComing soon to the Zoo - Wild Herds
Coming soon to the Zoo - Wild Herds

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Coming soon to the Zoo - Wild Herds

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s biggest investment in an animal exhibit to date, Lion Pride Lands, officially opened at Easter, and continues to prove…

Posted on 15th May 2018 by Media Relations

Join the Compost RevolutionJoin the Compost Revolution
Join the Compost Revolution

#International Days, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Join the Compost Revolution

This International Compost Awareness Week, buy discounted composting products and help Taronga fight extinction.

Posted on 02nd May 2018 by Media Relations

Porntip pregnancy updatePorntip pregnancy update
Porntip pregnancy update
Porntip pregnancy update

Elephants have the longest gestation period of any land animal at 22 months. And with just over two months left until her due date in July 2018,…

Posted on 26th April 2018 by Media Relations

‘Treasured son’ arrives - Otter pup birth‘Treasured son’ arrives - Otter pup birth
‘Treasured son’ arrives - Otter pup birth

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

‘Treasured son’ arrives - Otter pup birth

Zoo keepers and staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted with the special arrival of an Oriental Small-clawed Otter pup, born on 20 February…

Posted on 26th April 2018 by Media Relations

Taronga wildlife hospital returns five penguins to the wildTaronga wildlife hospital returns five penguins to the wild
Taronga wildlife hospital returns five penguins to the wild

#Rehabilitation Stories, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga wildlife hospital returns five penguins to the wild

On Tuesday 17th April, Taronga Wildlife Hospital staff released five healthy Little Penguins into the ocean in Manly after nursing them back to…

Posted on 18th April 2018 by Media Relations

Motorists can save Australian wildlife on the roadMotorists can save Australian wildlife on the road
Motorists can save Australian wildlife on the road
Motorists can save Australian wildlife on the road

Motorists on the road during the autumn school holidays can help save Australian wildlife with some simple planning.

Posted on 13th April 2018 by Media Relations

Endangered joey pops out in time for holidaysEndangered joey pops out in time for holidays
Endangered joey pops out in time for holidays

#Animals, #School Holidays, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Endangered joey pops out in time for holidays

A Goodfellows Tree Kangaroo joey at Taronga Zoo Sydney has begun to emerge from his mother’s pouch in time for the autumn school holidays. The joey…

Posted on 09th April 2018 by Media Relations

Inviting native wildlife to the SanctuaryInviting native wildlife to the Sanctuary
Inviting native wildlife to the Sanctuary
Inviting native wildlife to the Sanctuary

Dying and decaying large limbs and old trees are homes for wildlife and a source of food for insects, which in turn feed other species.

Posted on 09th April 2018 by Media Relations

Lion Pride LandsLion Pride Lands
Lion Pride Lands

#School Holidays, #Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Lion Pride Lands

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s major new precinct for the African Lion will take pride of place these school holidays, with an unforgettable experience…

Posted on 06th April 2018 by Media Relations

New Lion Exhibit the Pride of TarongaNew Lion Exhibit the Pride of Taronga
New Lion Exhibit the Pride of Taronga

#Building a Better Zoo, #Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

New Lion Exhibit the Pride of Taronga

On 28 March 2018, Minister for the Environment, the Hon Gabrielle Upton MP welcomed the opening of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Lion Pride Lands…

Posted on 06th April 2018 by Media Relations

Baby boom at Sydney's Taronga ZooBaby boom at Sydney's Taronga Zoo
Baby boom at Sydney's Taronga Zoo

#Animals, #School Holidays, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Baby boom at Sydney's Taronga Zoo

The autumn school holidays are just around the corner and Taronga Zoo Sydney is bustling with all kinds of baby animals, including two Meerkat pups…

Posted on 03rd April 2018 by Media Relations