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Spring brings two new joeys to TarongaSpring is in full swing at Taronga Zoo, with keepers celebrating the arrival of two new koala joeys for this year’s breeding season.
Posted on 09th September 2014 by Media Relations
National Threatened Species DayWhile we reflect on what has happened in the past to Australia’s remarkable wildlife, National Threatened Species day this Sunday, 07 September,…
Posted on 04th September 2014 by Media Relations
Tree Kangaroo joey’s first year weigh inTaronga’s cheeky Tree Kangaroo joey, Nupela, hopped on the scales this week to mark her first 12 months – weighing in at an impressive 3.8 kilograms.
Posted on 03rd September 2014 by Media Relations
Lucky name for Taronga’s Chimpanzee babyTaronga Zoo’s baby chimpanzee was named ‘Sudi’ today, a Swahili name meaning “success” or “luck”.
Posted on 01st September 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga’s Zoomobile visits ‘Fish for Good’ competition winners Dora Creek Public SchoolTaronga Zoo’s Zoomobile and its animals have taken a trip to Dora Creek Public School for a sustainable seafood celebration as winners of the Fish…
Posted on 29th August 2014 by Media Relations
Sharing geneticsBehind the scenes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo our Reproductive Biologist, Dr Rebecca Hobbs, is busy collecting sperm samples from wild animals in…
Posted on 29th August 2014 by Media Relations
Giraffe calf growing in confidenceAt just one month old, Nkosi the male Giraffe calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is definitely growing in confidence each day.
Posted on 28th August 2014 by Media Relations
Aussie baby boomThe Aussie Walkthrough exhibit at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is experiencing a baby boom with lots of little joeys starting to emerge.
Posted on 28th August 2014 by Media Relations
Family Tieshis is 5-year-old Lily and Mr Moo the Giraffe visiting Taronga Zoo for the first time.
Posted on 28th August 2014 by Media Relations
Little turtles have a long road aheadThe Aussie Walkthrough exhibit at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is experiencing a baby boom with lots of little joeys starting to emerge.
Posted on 28th August 2014 by Media Relations
TRAFFIC UpdateA TRAFFIC report released last week confirmed thousands of Asian bears had been illegally traded for body parts between 2000 and 2011.
Posted on 26th August 2014 by Media Relations