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Aussie baby boomAussie baby boom
Aussie baby boom
Aussie baby boom

The 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 TiesFamily Ties
Family Ties
Family Ties

his 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 aheadLittle turtles have a long road ahead
Little turtles have a long road ahead
Little turtles have a long road ahead

The 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 UpdateTRAFFIC Update
TRAFFIC Update
TRAFFIC Update

A 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

Students take action to protect glider countryStudents take action to protect glider country
Students take action to protect glider country
Students take action to protect glider country

Project Yellow-bellied Glider has been a journey of amazing science, leadership, Aboriginal and conservation learning experiences for 150 school…

Posted on 22nd August 2014 by Media Relations

Taronga’s Tapir enjoys a winter pamperingTaronga’s Tapir enjoys a winter pampering
Taronga’s Tapir enjoys a winter pampering
Taronga’s Tapir enjoys a winter pampering

Dry skin in winter is a problem for people and Taronga Zoo’s Brazilian Tapir, ‘Tiquie’, who relies on a daily pampering to keep her skin and hair…

Posted on 22nd August 2014 by Media Relations

Squirrel Monkeys infants are growing up fastSquirrel Monkeys infants are growing up fast
Squirrel Monkeys infants are growing up fast
Squirrel Monkeys infants are growing up fast

Our two infant Squirrel Monkeys are now just over 3 1/2 months old, and growing up fast.

Posted on 22nd August 2014 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes male Giraffe calfZoo welcomes male Giraffe calf
Zoo welcomes male Giraffe calf
Zoo welcomes male Giraffe calf

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a male Giraffe calf born on Sunday 3 August 2014 to the delight of visitors on the early morning walk tour.

Posted on 20th August 2014 by Media Relations

Orang-utans Beat the Winter Cold with a Warm CuppaOrang-utans Beat the Winter Cold with a Warm Cuppa
Orang-utans Beat the Winter Cold with a Warm Cuppa
Orang-utans Beat the Winter Cold with a Warm Cuppa

On cold winter mornings Taronga Zoo’s Orang-utans, Jantan and Willow are given a special enrichment treat of warming herbal tea.

Posted on 19th August 2014 by Media Relations

Wild Spring Excitement at TarongaWild Spring Excitement at Taronga
Wild Spring Excitement at Taronga
Wild Spring Excitement at Taronga

There will be no shortage of excitement at Taronga Zoo these school holidays following the birth of a male Chimpanzee in Taronga’s renowned…

Posted on 18th August 2014 by Media Relations

Puddle playtime at B2BPuddle playtime at B2B
Puddle playtime at B2B
Puddle playtime at B2B

At least someone’s happy with the rain!

Posted on 18th August 2014 by Media Relations

National Science Week at the ZooNational Science Week at the Zoo
National Science Week at the Zoo
National Science Week at the Zoo

Approximately 60 students from Dubbo and Peak Hill converged on Taronga Western Plains Zoo today to participate in workshops as part of National…

Posted on 14th August 2014 by Media Relations