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Taronga welcomes Shoulder to Shoulder walkersTaronga welcomes Shoulder to Shoulder walkers
Taronga welcomes Shoulder to Shoulder walkers
Taronga welcomes Shoulder to Shoulder walkers

Taronga and the Department of Family and Community Services today helped welcome 29 young people from the Burbangana and Walanmarra programs after…

Posted on 06th October 2016 by Media Relations

Shoulder to Shoulder – the journey continuesShoulder to Shoulder – the journey continues
Shoulder to Shoulder – the journey continues
Shoulder to Shoulder – the journey continues

It’s day eight of the Shoulder to Shoulder journey and we have experienced our first wet, rainy day of walking. Over the past few days we have passed…

Posted on 29th September 2016 by Media Relations

A second Koala joey emergesA second Koala joey emerges
A second Koala joey emerges
A second Koala joey emerges

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo spotted a second Koala joey emerging from its mother’s pouch this month.

Posted on 29th September 2016 by Media Relations

Hippo Kibibi turns twoHippo Kibibi turns two
Hippo Kibibi turns two
Hippo Kibibi turns two

There was a cause for celebration this month as Kibibi, the ‘not so little’ Hippo calf turned two.

Posted on 29th September 2016 by Media Relations

Big sister-to-be, TuktaBig sister-to-be, Tukta
Big sister-to-be, Tukta
Big sister-to-be, Tukta

Tukta was the last calf born at Taronga Zoo almost 6 years ago, but that will soon change.

Posted on 27th September 2016 by Media Relations

Shoulder to Shoulder – on the roadShoulder to Shoulder – on the road
Shoulder to Shoulder – on the road
Shoulder to Shoulder – on the road

It’s day five and we have passed through some amazing country over the past few days. The beautiful green pasture from the recent rain is just so…

Posted on 26th September 2016 by Media Relations

Shoulder to Shoulder - The journey beginsShoulder to Shoulder - The journey begins
Shoulder to Shoulder - The journey begins
Shoulder to Shoulder - The journey begins

The first day of Shoulder to Shoulder was really good. Apart from the fact that we had to make some changes due to the recent rainfall, and an area…

Posted on 23rd September 2016 by Media Relations

Shoulder to Shoulder journey commences from Dubbo to SydneyShoulder to Shoulder journey commences from Dubbo to Sydney
Shoulder to Shoulder journey commences from Dubbo to Sydney
Shoulder to Shoulder journey commences from Dubbo to Sydney

Taronga and the Department of Family and Community Services will help lead 29 young people from the Burbangana and Walanmarra programs on a 490km ‘…

Posted on 22nd September 2016 by Media Relations

Meerkat baby boom at TarongaMeerkat baby boom at Taronga
Meerkat baby boom at Taronga
Meerkat baby boom at Taronga

Taronga Zoo’s Meerkat mob continues to grow, with keepers celebrating the birth of the second litter of pups this year.

Posted on 20th September 2016 by Media Relations

Working closely with RhinosWorking closely with Rhinos
Working closely with Rhinos
Working closely with Rhinos

The relationships our keepers have with the rhinos in their care is so important. It take time, dedication and commitment to develop these…

Posted on 19th September 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidaysZoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidays
Zoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidays
Zoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidays

Spring has sprung at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with the birth of two Zebra foals as well as a Koala joey emerging from its mother’s pouch.

Posted on 12th September 2016 by Media Relations

Dare to be a bearDare to be a bear
Dare to be a bear
Dare to be a bear

It is not just the ‘bear necessities’ of food, night nests and climbing that is daring Mr Hobbs to be a bear.

Posted on 09th September 2016 by Media Relations