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Recently, Regent Honeyeaters have been spotted inside the grounds of Taronga Western Plains Zoo on two separate occasions.
Posted on 14th May 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga’s Wild! Rhinos project has generated plenty of interest – and some amazing artworks – from the children at KU Petersham Preschool.
Posted on 08th May 2014 by Media Relations
Macheo the White Rhino calf is celebrating a special milestone on Wednesday 14 May – it’s his first birthday! Macheo was born to mother, Mopani in…
Posted on 07th May 2014 by Media Relations
Madagascar is an amazing place and we have already learnt so much about this country and its amazing flora and fauna.
Posted on 07th May 2014 by Media Relations
Birubi is one of Taronga’s young male Red Kangaroos – and he’s growing up fast!
Posted on 06th May 2014 by Media Relations
As Mother's Day approaches Taronga Western Plains Zoo is paying tribute to animal mothers who do an amazing job of raising their young, helping…
Posted on 05th May 2014 by Media Relations
Lulu led a fascinating and globetrotting life.
Posted on 02nd May 2014 by Media Relations
A common question asked of Taronga’s Marine Mammal keepers is: “How long does it take to train a seal for the seal show?” The answer is not a simple…
Posted on 01st May 2014 by Media Relations
A juvenile Tropicbird was released off the Heads in Sydney Harbour today, three weeks after it was first rescued in Dunedoo, near Dubbo, nearly 300…
Posted on 29th April 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga’s Herpetofauna department is celebrating the birth of three Night Skinks (Liopholis striata), which have proven to be some very big babies!
Posted on 27th April 2014 by Media Relations
Surreal, there’s no other word for it. On Easter Sunday, Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited Taronga Zoo and opened…
Posted on 24th April 2014 by Media Relations
Truffles the Long-nosed Potoroo joey may be small, but she is being groomed for a big role in keeping the Australian bush healthy.
Posted on 23rd April 2014 by Media Relations