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Hopes for Cassowary breeding success this seasonWe have just begun a big season of bird breeding at Taronga Zoo, with many of our species starting to reproduce at this time of year.
Posted on 11th November 2014 by Media Relations
What is a dinosaur?Dinosaurs are classified as reptiles, but they have many features that are not found in any living reptile today!
Posted on 10th November 2014 by Media Relations
Orphaned wallaby pair set to become playmatesTwo orphaned Swamp Wallaby joeys could soon become playmates, after being rescued from the roadside and hand-raised at Taronga Zoo.
Posted on 06th November 2014 by Media Relations
Farmyard welcomes playful pigletsKeepers arrived at Backyard to Bush last Wednesday morning to find a little surprise – new piglets!
Posted on 05th November 2014 by Media Relations
Meet Kibibi the Hippo calfTaronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce that our female Hippo calf has a name! Meet Kibibi, meaning little lady in Swahili, who was named…
Posted on 05th November 2014 by Media Relations
Snake safety tips for summerAs the weather starts to warm up it is important for everyone to be on the lookout for snakes, adopt necessary safety precautions to minimise the…
Posted on 05th November 2014 by Media Relations
Meet Kylie the Keeper!Do you like my new bracelet? It's all part of the Beads for Wildlife - Community Relief Campaign that is running.
Posted on 04th November 2014 by Media Relations
Dinosaurs are here!Extinct for 65 million years, dinosaurs will once again roam the earth, or at least Taronga Zoo!
Posted on 03rd November 2014 by Media Relations
Dinosaurs in The Wild roar back to TarongaSixteen life-sized animatronic dinosaurs have come to life, giving guests a unique opportunity to get in touch with their inner palaeontologist and…
Posted on 02nd November 2014 by Media Relations
Male gorilla baby born at TarongaTaronga Zoo Director and Chief Executive, Cameron Kerr, today announced the birth of a tiny male Western Lowland Gorilla at Taronga Zoo. …
Posted on 31st October 2014 by Media Relations
A new generation of Gorillas begins at TarongaFinally, the wait is over! On Tuesday afternoon at 1:55pm we welcomed a new addition to our Gorilla family – a brand new baby boy!
Posted on 30th October 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes second Giraffe calf this yearKeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited to announce the birth of a female Giraffe calf born on Sunday 19 October 2014
Posted on 30th October 2014 by Media Relations