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Orphaned wallaby joey gets a helping handAn orphaned Swamp Wallaby joey is currently being hand raised by keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Posted on 27th May 2014 by Media Relations
Michi’s new toyBehavioural enrichment plays a very important role in the care of all of Taronga’s animals.
Posted on 26th May 2014 by Media Relations
Introducing ZuletaIt’s been a long time coming, but our Andean Condor chick has finally been given a name – Zuleta.
Posted on 23rd May 2014 by Media Relations
International Biodiversity DayToday, 22nd March is International Biodiversity Day. Biodiversity is a very important aspect of wildlife conservation since it is the engine which…
Posted on 22nd May 2014 by Media Relations
Koko and Kamili move to a temporary new homeKeen observers of Taronga Zoo’s chimpanzee community may notice two chimps, Koko and her daughter Kamili, are currently absent from our Chimpanzee…
Posted on 22nd May 2014 by Media Relations
Volunteer WeekIt's the 25th Anniversary of Volunteer week, at Taronga we're celebrating the power of volunteers, with over 600 volunteers across Sydney…
Posted on 16th May 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo Helps Raise Awareness of Barrenjoey Squirrel GlidersA juvenile Squirrel Glider named Maluka is helping Taronga tell the story of surviving Squirrel Gliders around Newport – Barrenjoey. Maluka, which…
Posted on 16th May 2014 by Media Relations
Condor chick ventures outIt’s been six months in the making, but our Andean Condor chick has finally started to join proud parents, Bruce and Connie on display.
Posted on 14th May 2014 by Media Relations
A rare sight at the ZooRecently, 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
Preschool follows the Wild! Rhinos trailTaronga’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 turns one!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
Update from MadagascarMadagascar 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