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World African Wild Dog DayWorld African Wild Dog Day
World African Wild Dog Day
World African Wild Dog Day

This Saturday, August 26 is World African Wild Dog Day! Also known as African painted dogs, painted wolves and cape hunting dogs, these unique…

Posted on 29th August 2023 by Media Relations

Meerkat Mob ExpandsMeerkat Mob Expands
Meerkat Mob Expands
Meerkat Mob Expands

Six fluffy bundles of joy have arrived at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, with the Zoo’s Meerkat mob welcoming its second litter of pups for…

Posted on 29th August 2023 by Media Relations

Aussie icon named after Aussie iconsAussie icon named after Aussie icons
Aussie icon named after Aussie icons

#Rehabilitation Stories, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Aussie icon named after Aussie icons

rescued female platypus puggle being cared for at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo has been named ‘Matilda’ after Australia’s much-loved women’s soccer team…

Posted on 21st August 2023 by Media Relations

Green Turtle released back into wildGreen Turtle released back into wild
Green Turtle released back into wild

#Rehabilitation Stories, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Green Turtle released back into wild

A female Green turtle that underwent a five-hour long surgery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Sydney to have seven fishing hooks removed from her…

Posted on 03rd August 2023 by Media Relations

SAVE THE DATE: Zoocoustics 2023SAVE THE DATE: Zoocoustics 2023
SAVE THE DATE: Zoocoustics 2023
SAVE THE DATE: Zoocoustics 2023

Australian country music star Andy Penkow is set to headline Zoocoustics 2023, as Taronga Western Plains Zoo prepares to host the ultimate FREE…

Posted on 01st August 2023 by Media Relations

Raise your palm for Sumatran TigersRaise your palm for Sumatran Tigers
Raise your palm for Sumatran Tigers
Raise your palm for Sumatran Tigers

In celebration of World Tiger Day, let’s meet the three Sumatran Tigers that call Taronga Western Plains Zoo home!

Posted on 01st August 2023 by Media Relations

Celebrate World Elephant DayCelebrate World Elephant Day
Celebrate World Elephant Day
Celebrate World Elephant Day

The Elephant paddock at Taronga Western Plains Zoo will be the place to be on Saturday, August 12 with an array of special activities planned for…

Posted on 01st August 2023 by Media Relations

Platypus Rescue HQ becoming a realityPlatypus Rescue HQ becoming a reality
Platypus Rescue HQ becoming a reality
Platypus Rescue HQ becoming a reality

Taronga is excited for the development of the new Platypus Rescue HQ

Posted on 28th July 2023 by Media Relations

Eagle returned to the wildEagle returned to the wild
Eagle returned to the wild
Eagle returned to the wild

A feather transplant has enabled a rescued and rehabilitated Wedge-tailed Eagle to be returned to the wild near Parkes.

Posted on 17th July 2023 by Media Relations

Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!
Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!
Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!

At Taronga Western Plains Zoo were recently joined by the team from Eye Clinic for Animals, to provide specialist care to some of the animals that…

Posted on 17th July 2023 by Media Relations

Update on Wage Remediation ProjectUpdate on Wage Remediation Project
Update on Wage Remediation Project
Update on Wage Remediation Project

Taronga is continuing its wage remediation project for casual employees. All current and former staff affected under the TCSA Salaried Award have…

Posted on 12th July 2023 by Media Relations

Winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023 announcedWinner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023 announced
Winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023 announced
Winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023 announced

Habitat pods that protect wildlife after bushfires winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023

Posted on 29th June 2023 by Media Relations