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Project tackles human‐bear conflict in NepalProject tackles human‐bear conflict in Nepal
Project tackles human‐bear conflict in Nepal
Project tackles human‐bear conflict in Nepal

Over 1000 Nepalese villagers have now received training in how to protect livestock and crops and avoid conflict with Himalayan bear species through…

Posted on 29th September 2014 by Media Relations

Aussie animals star in new talkAussie animals star in new talk
Aussie animals star in new talk
Aussie animals star in new talk

We’re offering a fun new experience for our guests at Backyard to Bush, with the Aussie Bush Talk at our Red kangaroo yard each day at 11.30am.

Posted on 29th September 2014 by Media Relations

Trailing success for Taronga’s EchidnasTrailing success for Taronga’s Echidnas
Trailing success for Taronga’s Echidnas
Trailing success for Taronga’s Echidnas

Taronga Keepers are hoping for a rare breeding success after echidnas were spotted partaking in a bizarre breeding ritual known as “trailing”.…

Posted on 26th September 2014 by Media Relations

NAIDOC Week at Taronga Western Plains ZooNAIDOC Week at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
NAIDOC Week at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
NAIDOC Week at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

NAIDOC Week was celebrated in the last week of Term at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, as it is usually celebrated in September in Dubbo.

Posted on 25th September 2014 by Media Relations

Chimp community continues to growChimp community continues to grow
Chimp community continues to grow
Chimp community continues to grow

There must be something in the water here at Taronga’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary!

Posted on 25th September 2014 by Media Relations

Chimp group continues to grow with arrival of new babyChimp group continues to grow with arrival of new baby
Chimp group continues to grow with arrival of new baby
Chimp group continues to grow with arrival of new baby

Taronga Zoo’s renowned chimpanzee group continues to grow, with experienced mother, Lisa, giving birth to a healthy male baby this week.

Posted on 24th September 2014 by Media Relations

Actions of HopeActions of Hope
Actions of Hope
Actions of Hope

Today is World Rhino Day and all around the world, in the face of the poaching crisis devastating the world’s Rhinos, people are taking action.…

Posted on 21st September 2014 by Media Relations

World Rhino DayWorld Rhino Day
World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day

Get involved with World Rhino Day at Taronga Western Plains Zoo this weekend from 20 – 22 September and help celebrate and raise awareness for Rhinos.

Posted on 19th September 2014 by Media Relations

Zoo's new Savannah Cabins officially openedZoo's new Savannah Cabins officially opened
Zoo's new Savannah Cabins officially opened
Zoo's new Savannah Cabins officially opened

State Member for Dubbo Mr Troy Grant today officially opened Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new self-contained accommodation, the Savannah Cabins.

Posted on 19th September 2014 by Media Relations

Vale Dr Bill HartleyVale Dr Bill Hartley
Vale Dr Bill Hartley
Vale Dr Bill Hartley

Everyone at the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health was saddened to learn of the passing of Registry founder, Dr. William “Bill” Hartley OAM, MVSc…

Posted on 16th September 2014 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes first Hippo calf in over a decadeZoo welcomes first Hippo calf in over a decade
Zoo welcomes first Hippo calf in over a decade
Zoo welcomes first Hippo calf in over a decade

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a Hippo calf to mother Cuddles and father Mana, in the evening on Thursday 11…

Posted on 16th September 2014 by Media Relations

Elephant barn starts to takes shapeElephant barn starts to takes shape
Elephant barn starts to takes shape
Elephant barn starts to takes shape

The barn in the new Elephant facility at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is taking shape with the walls of the building now in place and the roof…

Posted on 15th September 2014 by Media Relations