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Getting to know GungGetting to know Gung
Getting to know Gung
Getting to know Gung

With the much-anticipated birth of Pak Boon’s second calf getting closer, there is one important factor that hasn’t received as much attention – and…

Posted on 05th May 2017 by Media Relations

Sabai is six months old!Sabai is six months old!
Sabai is six months old!
Sabai is six months old!

Today marks a big milestone for Sabai the Asian Elephant calf, he is now six months old!

Posted on 01st May 2017 by Media Relations

It's a girl! Zoo welcomes Black Rhino calf in DubboIt's a girl! Zoo welcomes Black Rhino calf in Dubbo
It's a girl! Zoo welcomes Black Rhino calf in Dubbo
It's a girl! Zoo welcomes Black Rhino calf in Dubbo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of a female Southern Black Rhino calf, born Tuesday 11 April 2017.

Posted on 28th April 2017 by Media Relations

Helping hand for injured EchidnaHelping hand for injured Echidna
Helping hand for injured Echidna
Helping hand for injured Echidna

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has been caring for a sub-adult Echidna for the past six weeks that was found in an abandoned mine…

Posted on 23rd April 2017 by Media Relations

Refurbished Tiger exhibit reopensRefurbished Tiger exhibit reopens
Refurbished Tiger exhibit reopens
Refurbished Tiger exhibit reopens

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has spent a large part of the past year refurbishing one of the Sumatran Tiger exhibits which has now been re-opened for…

Posted on 21st April 2017 by Media Relations

Interview with Andrew ElphinstoneInterview with Andrew Elphinstone
Interview with Andrew Elphinstone
Interview with Andrew Elphinstone

Manager Conservation and Recovery Programs Wildlife, Conservation and Science

Posted on 13th April 2017 by Media Relations

Zoo expecting second Asian Elephant calfZoo expecting second Asian Elephant calf
Zoo expecting second Asian Elephant calf
Zoo expecting second Asian Elephant calf

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce that Asian Elephant Porntip is pregnant and expecting her second calf in July 2018.

Posted on 09th April 2017 by Media Relations

Cheetah cubs make debut in DubboCheetah cubs make debut in Dubbo
Cheetah cubs make debut in Dubbo
Cheetah cubs make debut in Dubbo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s three Cheetah cubs along with their mother Kyan will make their media debut today on exhibit.

Posted on 07th April 2017 by Media Relations

New homes for native wildlifeNew homes for native wildlife
New homes for native wildlife
New homes for native wildlife

The Taronga Western Plains Zoo team has been busy installing nest boxes around the Zoo over the past week to provide areas for mammals and birds to…

Posted on 04th April 2017 by Media Relations

Little bird is a big dealLittle bird is a big deal
Little bird is a big deal
Little bird is a big deal

In big news for a tiny bird species, two Plains-wanderer chicks have hatched at Taronga.

Posted on 31st March 2017 by Media Relations

Ring-tailed Lemur babies learning to climbRing-tailed Lemur babies learning to climb
Ring-tailed Lemur babies learning to climb
Ring-tailed Lemur babies learning to climb

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Ring-tailed Lemur babies are almost six months old and continuing to grow and develop well under the watchful eye of…

Posted on 23rd March 2017 by Media Relations