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Lion family prepares for moveLion family prepares for move
Lion family prepares for move
Lion family prepares for move

Taronga’s much-loved African Lion family has begun preparing for its move to a new home at Hunter Valley Zoo, so new big cat exhibits can be built.

Posted on 30th November 2015 by Media Relations

Bright orange monkey begins to explore at TarongaBright orange monkey begins to explore at Taronga
Bright orange monkey begins to explore at Taronga
Bright orange monkey begins to explore at Taronga

Nangua is one of the new faces that visitors will see at Taronga.

Posted on 29th November 2015 by Media Relations

Bright orange leaf monkey born at TarongaBright orange leaf monkey born at Taronga
Bright orange leaf monkey born at Taronga
Bright orange leaf monkey born at Taronga

Taronga Zoo is celebrating the birth of a bright orange Francois’ Langur, one of the world’s rarest monkeys.

Posted on 26th November 2015 by Media Relations

Vale ImerinaVale Imerina
Vale Imerina
Vale Imerina

Taronga Western Plains Zoo are saddened by the loss of baby Ring tailed Lemur baby Imerina.

Posted on 25th November 2015 by Media Relations

Icy treats for Taronga’s ChimpanzeesIcy treats for Taronga’s Chimpanzees
Icy treats for Taronga’s Chimpanzees
Icy treats for Taronga’s Chimpanzees

Today is set to be a scorcher so Taronga’s primate keepers have prepared special icy treats for the chimps to enjoy throughout the day.

Posted on 20th November 2015 by Media Relations

Meerkats have a ball with enrichmentMeerkats have a ball with enrichment
Meerkats have a ball with enrichment
Meerkats have a ball with enrichment

It’s been 2 months since the Meerkats moved in to their new exhibit and they are really enjoying their new surroundings!

Posted on 19th November 2015 by Media Relations

Gina the Wedge-tailed Eagle SoarsGina the Wedge-tailed Eagle Soars
Gina the Wedge-tailed Eagle Soars
Gina the Wedge-tailed Eagle Soars

We’re very excited to announce that Gina, our female Wedge-tailed Eagle, is now regularly flying in our 12PM Bird Show. It has been a long journey…

Posted on 10th November 2015 by Media Relations

Koalas are counting on youKoalas are counting on you
Koalas are counting on you
Koalas are counting on you

Our most iconic marsupial needs your help! By learning more about wild koalas and where they live, we can make the best choices to ensure their…

Posted on 06th November 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism AwardsTaronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards
Taronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards
Taronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards

Taronga Western plains Zoo is please to be nominated as finalists in two categories in the 2015 New South Wales Tourism Awards for 2015.

Posted on 05th November 2015 by Media Relations

Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibitKhewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit
Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit
Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit

Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit

Posted on 04th November 2015 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!
Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!
Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes first Greater one-horned Rhino calf to be born in Australia!

Posted on 02nd November 2015 by Media Relations

Raising a BantengRaising a Banteng
Raising a Banteng
Raising a Banteng

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been busy hand raising a little male Banteng calf.

Posted on 28th October 2015 by Media Relations