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National Threatened Species Day 2019National Threatened Species Day 2019
National Threatened Species Day 2019

#National Days, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

National Threatened Species Day 2019

This National Threatened Species Day we’re celebrating our five local Legacy Species.

Posted on 05th September 2019 by Media Relations

Otter pups reach four month milestoneOtter pups reach four month milestone
Otter pups reach four month milestone

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Otter pups reach four month milestone

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Oriental Small-clawed Otter pups are growing fast and are now four months old. The Otter pups have recently passed their…

Posted on 30th August 2019 by Media Relations

Orphaned twin ringtail possum joeys adopted by Taronga KeeperOrphaned twin ringtail possum joeys adopted by Taronga Keeper
Orphaned twin ringtail possum joeys adopted by Taronga Keeper

#Conservation, #Animal Welfare, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Orphaned twin ringtail possum joeys adopted by Taronga Keeper

Orphaned twin Ringtail possum joeys are given constant care by their dedicated surrogate mum - Taronga keeper, Grace Black.

Posted on 28th August 2019 by Media Relations

Dubbo Zoo welcomes female White Rhino calfDubbo Zoo welcomes female White Rhino calf
Dubbo Zoo welcomes female White Rhino calf

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Dubbo Zoo welcomes female White Rhino calf

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a female White Rhino calf, born on Sunday 18 August 2019 in the early hours of the morning.

Posted on 27th August 2019 by Media Relations

Farewell Happy HippoFarewell Happy Hippo
Farewell Happy Hippo

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Farewell Happy Hippo

The team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is saddened by the loss of one of its iconic residents, Happy the Hippo.

Posted on 27th August 2019 by Media Relations

Wildlife Retreat at TarongaWildlife Retreat at Taronga
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

#Conservation, #Community, #Building a Better Zoo, #Sustainability, #Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Taronga's Wildlife Retreat is now open for reservations!

Posted on 26th August 2019 by Media Relations

Adorable orphaned Wombat joey receives 24/7 careAdorable orphaned Wombat joey receives 24/7 care
Adorable orphaned Wombat joey receives 24/7 care

#Animals, #Conservation

Adorable orphaned Wombat joey receives 24/7 care

Taronga keepers are taking turns in providing around the clock care for Waru the wombat joey.

Posted on 21st August 2019 by Media Relations

A global meeting on illegal wildlife trade is currently underwayA global meeting on illegal wildlife trade is currently underway
A global meeting on illegal wildlife trade is currently underway

#Conservation

A global meeting on illegal wildlife trade is currently underway

Taronga is representing Australia at CITES, an international conference that aims to protect animal and plant species.

Posted on 20th August 2019 by Media Relations

Project Plains-wanderer an educational successProject Plains-wanderer an educational success
Project Plains-wanderer an educational success

#Education, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Project Plains-wanderer an educational success

Over the past three months Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s education team has been delivering Project Plains-wanderer to students from Blighty Public…

Posted on 20th August 2019 by Media Relations

Helping hand for newborn calfHelping hand for newborn calf
Helping hand for newborn calf

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Helping hand for newborn calf

Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomed a Banteng calf on 20 June 2019, and whilst he initially appeared strong and well bonded to his mother, on his…

Posted on 16th August 2019 by Media Relations

Celebrate World Elephant Day with usCelebrate World Elephant Day with us
Celebrate World Elephant Day with us

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Celebrate World Elephant Day with us

World Elephant Day is a global and annual celebration of all things Elephants on 12 August.This year elephant keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo…

Posted on 08th August 2019 by Media Relations