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A rare sight at the ZooA rare sight at the Zoo
A rare sight at the Zoo
A rare sight at the Zoo

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

Preschool follows the Wild! Rhinos trailPreschool follows the Wild! Rhinos trail
Preschool follows the Wild! Rhinos trail
Preschool follows the Wild! Rhinos trail

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 turns one!Macheo the White Rhino calf turns one!
Macheo the White Rhino calf turns one!
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 MadagascarUpdate from Madagascar
Update from Madagascar
Update from Madagascar

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

Boxing with BirubiBoxing with Birubi
Boxing with Birubi
Boxing with Birubi

Birubi is one of Taronga’s young male Red Kangaroos – and he’s growing up fast!

Posted on 06th May 2014 by Media Relations

Cheetah mum leads the way for cubsCheetah mum leads the way for cubs
Cheetah mum leads the way for cubs
Cheetah mum leads the way for cubs

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

Vale Lulu 1952-2014Vale Lulu 1952-2014
Vale Lulu 1952-2014
Vale Lulu 1952-2014

Lulu led a fascinating and globetrotting life.

Posted on 02nd May 2014 by Media Relations

A Seal star is bornA Seal star is born
A Seal star is born
A Seal star is born

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

Tropicbird found in Dunedoo released back to the wildTropicbird found in Dunedoo released back to the wild
Tropicbird found in Dunedoo released back to the wild
Tropicbird found in Dunedoo released back to the wild

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 welcomes trio of ‘big’ babiesTaronga welcomes trio of ‘big’ babies
Taronga welcomes trio of ‘big’ babies
Taronga welcomes trio of ‘big’ babies

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

A Royal day at the Bird ShowA Royal day at the Bird Show
A Royal day at the Bird Show
A Royal day at the Bird Show

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

Little joey ready for a big roleLittle joey ready for a big role
Little joey ready for a big role
Little joey ready for a big role

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