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Lima becomes more independentAt just over one year old, Lima the Siamang Ape is becoming quite independent for his age.
Posted on 15th July 2013 by Media Relations
Adventure with the Wedge-tailed EagleIt's not every day that you come face to face with Australia's largest bird of prey, but a group of kids from our Zoo Adventures program…
Posted on 11th July 2013 by Media Relations
Behind the scenes at Black RhinoCome behind the scenes at Black Rhino and learn about the what the Zoo's keepers and veterinary team are doing to help this species.
Posted on 10th July 2013 by Media Relations
Protected birds fall victim to gunshot woundsOver the past four months Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has seen a number of injured birds relating to gunshot wounds.
Posted on 09th July 2013 by Media Relations
Indigenous Discovery Host presents NAIDOC Free-flight Bird ShowAs one of Taronga Zoo’s Indigenous Discovery Hosts, I have been given the amazing privilege of co-presenting a specially written and adapted Taronga…
Posted on 09th July 2013 by Media Relations
Leopard Seal SerenadeThe soulful sounds of a saxophone echoed across the Zoo this morning, when Steve, one of the Elephant Keepers put on a solo performance for Casey our…
Posted on 05th July 2013 by Media Relations
Look at who emerged from the pouchKeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have recently observed a male koala joey fully emerging from mum Lilli Pilli's pouch.
Posted on 04th July 2013 by Media Relations
Otter trioTaronga’s Small -clawed Otters which live along the Rainforest Trail are always great fun to watch. There never seems to be a quiet moment as they’re…
Posted on 03rd July 2013 by Media Relations
Platypus’ hidden worldYou may have seen the massive tanks that house Taronga’s Platypus at Wild Australia, but you’d never guess what infrastructure lies above it. A…
Posted on 03rd July 2013 by Media Relations
Wild activities for petsAt Taronga there are three main type of enrichment activities we give the animals to keep them happy and active. They are smell and food based…
Posted on 03rd July 2013 by Media Relations
Giraffe begins journey to New ZealandOn a foggy morning in Dubbo, staff from Taronga Western Plains Zoo arrived early to prepare to load nine month old Giraffe, Fanana on a truck ready…
Posted on 03rd July 2013 by Media Relations
Kibali a year on...A year ago Kibali our new adolescent gorilla arrived at Taronga Zoo from France. A year on, Kibali has celebrated another birthday in March turning…
Posted on 02nd July 2013 by Media Relations