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Year in review2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. Taronga Western Plains Zoo had its first extended closure period in the zoo’s history due to the Covid-…
Posted on 21st December 2020 by Media Relations
Important Milestone in Reforesting SumatraThe International Rhino Foundation (IRF) and Taronga Conservation Society Australia have partnered with the Sumatra to design and implement a…
Posted on 16th December 2020 by Media Relations
Asian Elephant Luk Chai departs DubboMuch loved Taronga Western Plains Zoo resident, Asian Elephant Luk Chai, departed Dubbo on 2 December 2020 and travelled overnight to Melbourne Zoo,…
Posted on 03rd December 2020 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo welcomes Zebra foalKeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo were delighted to arrive at work on 15 November 2020 to find a male Zebra foal had safely arrived overnight.
Posted on 19th November 2020 by Media Relations
Lioness Takes Pride of PlaceTaronga Zoo Sydney is delighted to welcome nine-year-old female African Lion Maya to Taronga’s newly built African Savannah Precinct.
Posted on 19th November 2020 by Media Relations
Squirrel Monkey Baby BoomTaronga Zoo Sydney is pleased to announce the successful birth of three Bolivian Squirrel Monkey babies - with more due any day now!
Posted on 19th November 2020 by Media Relations
An exciting update about our Wildlife HospitalsWe are beyond pleased to announce that the NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Environment Minister Matt Kean have announced that Taronga will…
Posted on 18th November 2020 by Media Relations
World Idea DayMonday 16th November is World Idea Day, a day that was “founded on a belief of the power of ideas” and sets out to “support people who want to do…
Posted on 15th November 2020 by Media Relations
Mutangi the Giraffe turns 30Mutangi, the oldest Giraffe in Australia, turns 30 today at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.
Posted on 12th November 2020 by Media Relations
Rare fish thriving at new homePosted on 09th November 2020 by Media Relations
New Wildlife Hospital and Platypus Refuge fundedA wildlife hospital and a world-class refuge facility for platypus will be established at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, thanks to $22.8 million worth…
Posted on 09th November 2020 by Media Relations
Second Spider Monkey baby bornTaronga Western Plains Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of another Spider Monkey baby, born on 5 October 2020.
Posted on 05th November 2020 by Media Relations