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Christmas comes early for the Otters at the ZooChristmas comes early for the Otters at the Zoo
Christmas comes early for the Otters at the Zoo
Christmas comes early for the Otters at the Zoo

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been busy spreading some early Christmas cheer amongst the animals.

Posted on 19th December 2014 by Media Relations

Taronga celebrates Bilby births following Royal visitTaronga celebrates Bilby births following Royal visit
Taronga celebrates Bilby births following Royal visit

#Animals, #Recovery Programs, #Conservation, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga celebrates Bilby births following Royal visit

Taronga Zoo is celebrating the birth of its first-ever Bilby joeys. The births cap off an exciting year that saw The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge…

Posted on 18th December 2014 by Media Relations

Little Penguins returned to the wildLittle Penguins returned to the wild
Little Penguins returned to the wild
Little Penguins returned to the wild

A Little Penguin from the famous colony at Manly was released back into the wild today after being treated at the Taronga Wildlife Hospital for…

Posted on 17th December 2014 by Media Relations

New lace monitor admires the viewNew lace monitor admires the view
New lace monitor admires the view
New lace monitor admires the view

Taronga’s Backyard to Bush is now home to a new juvenile lace monitor named ‘Shaw’.

Posted on 15th December 2014 by Media Relations

Taronga opens new Wild Ropes adventureTaronga opens new Wild Ropes adventure
Taronga opens new Wild Ropes adventure
Taronga opens new Wild Ropes adventure

Sydneysiders can now experience Taronga Zoo’s amazing wildlife and harbour views from an entirely new perspective, with the opening of the new…

Posted on 14th December 2014 by Media Relations

Zoo's new Elephant facility nearing completionZoo's new Elephant facility nearing completion
Zoo's new Elephant facility nearing completion
Zoo's new Elephant facility nearing completion

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new state-of-the-art Elephant facility is having the finishing touches added, with completion set for the end of this…

Posted on 10th December 2014 by Media Relations

Christmas comes early for Taronga’s ChimpanzeesChristmas comes early for Taronga’s Chimpanzees
Christmas comes early for Taronga’s Chimpanzees
Christmas comes early for Taronga’s Chimpanzees

Christmas came early today for Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzees, who discovered some gift-wrapped food treats and other tasty decorations in their exhibit.

Posted on 09th December 2014 by Media Relations

Hungry hippos enjoy new enrichmentHungry hippos enjoy new enrichment
Hungry hippos enjoy new enrichment
Hungry hippos enjoy new enrichment

Taronga’s hippo keepers tried out some new enrichment feeders for our two adorable Pygmy Hippos, Fergus and Kambiri, this week.

Posted on 05th December 2014 by Media Relations

Taronga Welcomes 16 New Happy FeetTaronga Welcomes 16 New Happy Feet
Taronga Welcomes 16 New Happy Feet
Taronga Welcomes 16 New Happy Feet

Taronga’s successful Little Penguin breeding program has had 8 penguin chicks hatch this season.

Posted on 05th December 2014 by Media Relations

A third Addax calf bornA third Addax calf born
A third Addax calf born
A third Addax calf born

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed yet another Addax calf in the last week of spring with a male Addax calf born 27 November 2014.

Posted on 04th December 2014 by Media Relations

Statement Regarding Evacuation Safety DrillStatement Regarding Evacuation Safety Drill
Statement Regarding Evacuation Safety Drill

#Public Notice, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Statement Regarding Evacuation Safety Drill

Taronga is having an important safety evacuation drill after 3pm on Monday 8 December and all staff and visitors will be evacuated.

Posted on 03rd December 2014 by Media Relations

Quokka joey climbs into keepers’ hearts at TarongaQuokka joey climbs into keepers’ hearts at Taronga
Quokka joey climbs into keepers’ hearts at Taronga
Quokka joey climbs into keepers’ hearts at Taronga

A Taronga Zoo keeper has begun the round-the-clock task of caring for a six-month-old Quokka, one of three joeys born at the Zoo this breeding season.

Posted on 28th November 2014 by Media Relations