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Big Breeding Success for a Tiny FlyerBig Breeding Success for a Tiny Flyer
Big Breeding Success for a Tiny Flyer
Big Breeding Success for a Tiny Flyer

Taronga is celebrating the birth of seven tiny Feathertail Glider joeys who can already be seen scampering around in their Australian Nightlife…

Posted on 26th June 2015 by Media Relations

Black Rhino calf is now on displayBlack Rhino calf is now on display
Black Rhino calf is now on display
Black Rhino calf is now on display

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is thrilled to announce that the male Black Rhino calf born at the zoo in April is now on display with his mother Bakhita.

Posted on 24th June 2015 by Media Relations

Annual Taronga Dinner delivers great result for conservationAnnual Taronga Dinner delivers great result for conservation
Annual Taronga Dinner delivers great result for conservation
Annual Taronga Dinner delivers great result for conservation

Over 200 guests gathered together Thursday night at the Ivy Ballroom to help make a difference for Taronga’s marine conservation efforts, raising $…

Posted on 22nd June 2015 by Media Relations

Funnel-webs spin a deadly doorbellFunnel-webs spin a deadly doorbell
Funnel-webs spin a deadly doorbell
Funnel-webs spin a deadly doorbell

Did you know Sydney Funnel-web Spiders make trip-lines of web radiating out from their burrows’ entrance? These act as a doorbell; as a cockroach,…

Posted on 22nd June 2015 by Media Relations

Male lion cub has been named!Male lion cub has been named!
Male lion cub has been named!
Male lion cub has been named!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s first ever litter of lion cubs have been a favourite for visitors since they went on display in May. The three lion cubs…

Posted on 18th June 2015 by Media Relations

New to the Zoo these holidays: Lion cubs, Rhino calf and Elephants!New to the Zoo these holidays: Lion cubs, Rhino calf and Elephants!
New to the Zoo these holidays: Lion cubs, Rhino calf and Elephants!
New to the Zoo these holidays: Lion cubs, Rhino calf and Elephants!

Looking for something to do these school holidays? Taronga Western Plains Zoo has new arrivals of all shapes and sizes, and winter is the…

Posted on 18th June 2015 by Media Relations