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Bongo calf lives up to his nameBongo calf lives up to his name
Bongo calf lives up to his name
Bongo calf lives up to his name

It’s a boy! Taronga’s ungulate keepers are proud to announce our new Eastern Bongo calf born on 8 February is a healthy male.

Posted on 09th March 2015 by Media Relations

That Bird! (Blue and Black, or White and Gold?)That Bird! (Blue and Black, or White and Gold?)
That Bird! (Blue and Black, or White and Gold?)
That Bird! (Blue and Black, or White and Gold?)

For the last fortnight social media has been a flutter with one question – “is it blue and black, or white and gold”? And although the answer is…

Posted on 09th March 2015 by Media Relations

Two Little Penguins return to the wildTwo Little Penguins return to the wild
Two Little Penguins return to the wild
Two Little Penguins return to the wild

Two Little Penguins from the famous Manly colony were released back into the wild today after being looked after at the WildlifeHospital while they…

Posted on 05th March 2015 by Media Relations

Billy explores the ZooBilly explores the Zoo
Billy explores the Zoo
Billy explores the Zoo

Don’t be surprised if on your next trip to Taronga you find yourself sharing a path with more than just keepers and other visitors!

Posted on 25th February 2015 by Media Relations

Bongo birth provides boost for critically endangered speciesBongo birth provides boost for critically endangered species
Bongo birth provides boost for critically endangered species
Bongo birth provides boost for critically endangered species

Taronga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of an Eastern Bongo calf, one of rarest antelope species in the world.

Posted on 19th February 2015 by Media Relations

Black Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdaysBlack Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdays
Black Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdays
Black Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdays

Over the past week, keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been celebrating two milestone birthdays for Black Rhinos, Mpenzi and Kufara, who…

Posted on 19th February 2015 by Media Relations

Platypus found at the golf coursePlatypus found at the golf course
Platypus found at the golf course
Platypus found at the golf course

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital received a Platypus recently after it was found a little lost at the golf course.

Posted on 18th February 2015 by Media Relations

Second Zebra foal born at the ZooSecond Zebra foal born at the Zoo
Second Zebra foal born at the Zoo
Second Zebra foal born at the Zoo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the birth of a second Zebra foal, in just over a month.

Posted on 18th February 2015 by Media Relations

Farewell HowardFarewell Howard
Farewell Howard
Farewell Howard

Our Bird Show team is full of stars, but sadly today it is a little less bright as we say farewell to Howard the Barn Owl

Posted on 16th February 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey babyTaronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey baby
Taronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey baby
Taronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey baby

Taronga’s vibrant Squirrel Monkey group has a new baby. Keen-eyed visitors can spot the tiny male holding on to mum, Lena, like a tiny furry backpack…

Posted on 13th February 2015 by Media Relations

Vale Mary the Mueller’s GibbonVale Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon
Vale Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon
Vale Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon

Taronga’s primate keepers were very saddened to say goodbye to the Zoo’s much-loved Mueller’s Gibbon, Mary, today.

Posted on 13th February 2015 by Media Relations

Brush-tailed Possum gets a helping handBrush-tailed Possum gets a helping hand
Brush-tailed Possum gets a helping hand
Brush-tailed Possum gets a helping hand

A Keeper at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is currently hand raising an orphaned Brush-tailed Possum which is estimated to be less than six months old.

Posted on 10th February 2015 by Media Relations