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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

Choose the Bilby this EasterChoose the Bilby this Easter
Choose the Bilby this Easter
Choose the Bilby this Easter

The Greater Bilby is one of Australia’s iconic animals. But unlike the kangaroo or koala, you’d count yourself very lucky if you ever saw one in the…

Posted on 22nd March 2018 by Media Relations

On the hunt for sustainable chocolate Easter eggsOn the hunt for sustainable chocolate Easter eggs
On the hunt for sustainable chocolate Easter eggs
On the hunt for sustainable chocolate Easter eggs

Let’s face it, it’s hard to not think about chocolate at Easter!

Posted on 20th March 2018 by Media Relations

Why installing a nest box in your backyard is a good ideaWhy installing a nest box in your backyard is a good idea
Why installing a nest box in your backyard is a good idea
Why installing a nest box in your backyard is a good idea

The average Australian city is home to 32 threatened species. By installing a nest box in your neighbourhood, you are helping to turn urbanised…

Posted on 19th March 2018 by Media Relations

Wild about sustainable seafood: Keeper ElioWild about sustainable seafood: Keeper Elio
Wild about sustainable seafood: Keeper Elio
Wild about sustainable seafood: Keeper Elio

Elio Bombonato, Taronga Zoo Sydney's Marine Mammals Precinct Manager tells us how we can enjoy sustainable seafood

Posted on 17th March 2018 by Media Relations

Sustainable Seafood WeekSustainable Seafood Week
Sustainable Seafood Week
Sustainable Seafood Week

Are you wild about seafood? Get a taste for sustainable seafood this week at Taronga Zoo Sydney.

Posted on 09th March 2018 by Media Relations

When I’m 64When I’m 64
When I’m 64
When I’m 64

The oldest male animal at Taronga Zoo Sydney turns 64 years old! What could it be?

Posted on 09th March 2018 by Media Relations

International Women’s Day 2018International Women’s Day 2018
International Women’s Day 2018
International Women’s Day 2018

Taronga Conservation Society Australia veterinarian, Michelle Campbell, explains what International Women's Day means to her.

Posted on 07th March 2018 by Media Relations

Pygmy Hippo's 1st birthdayPygmy Hippo's 1st birthday
Pygmy Hippo's 1st birthday

#School Holidays, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Pygmy Hippo's 1st birthday

Taronga Zoo Sydney today celebrated the 1st birthday of endangered Pygmy Hippopotamus calf, Kamina. To share the joyful occasion, Taronga Zoo Sydney…

Posted on 23rd February 2018 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes more MeerkatsZoo welcomes more Meerkats
Zoo welcomes more Meerkats

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Zoo welcomes more Meerkats

Keepers at Taronga Zoo Sydney are excited by the arrival of two Meerkat pups, born on 20 January 2018.

Posted on 23rd February 2018 by Media Relations

Gung settles in at DubboGung settles in at Dubbo
Gung settles in at Dubbo
Gung settles in at Dubbo

Asian Elephant bull, Gung, has well and truly settled in at his new home at Taronga Western Plains Zoo since arriving from Taronga Zoo Sydney in late…

Posted on 21st February 2018 by Media Relations

Goats arrive for new Pride Lands exhibitGoats arrive for new Pride Lands exhibit
Goats arrive for new Pride Lands exhibit
Goats arrive for new Pride Lands exhibit

The Zoo is now home to a breeding group of 10 Australian Miniature Goats that will soon be moved to the new African Lion Pride Lands exhibit!

Posted on 14th February 2018 by Media Relations