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Working closely with RhinosWorking closely with Rhinos
Working closely with Rhinos
Working closely with Rhinos

The relationships our keepers have with the rhinos in their care is so important. It take time, dedication and commitment to develop these…

Posted on 19th September 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidaysZoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidays
Zoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidays
Zoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidays

Spring has sprung at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with the birth of two Zebra foals as well as a Koala joey emerging from its mother’s pouch.

Posted on 12th September 2016 by Media Relations

Dare to be a bearDare to be a bear
Dare to be a bear
Dare to be a bear

It is not just the ‘bear necessities’ of food, night nests and climbing that is daring Mr Hobbs to be a bear.

Posted on 09th September 2016 by Media Relations

i-cow project moving forwardi-cow project moving forward
i-cow project moving forward
i-cow project moving forward

Zoo Conservation Biologist, Dr Neil Jordan provides an update from the field about the unique i-cow project which is hoping to reduce human-animal…

Posted on 06th September 2016 by Media Relations

Tree change for TigersTree change for Tigers
Tree change for Tigers
Tree change for Tigers

Taronga Zoo’s Sumatran Tigers, Sakti, Jumilah, Kembali and Kartika set out on a tree change to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo almost a year ago…

Posted on 02nd September 2016 by Media Relations

BUILD BEAR ENRICHMENT THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT TARONGABUILD BEAR ENRICHMENT THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT TARONGA
BUILD BEAR ENRICHMENT THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT TARONGA
BUILD BEAR ENRICHMENT THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT TARONGA

Visitors can explore the secret life of sharks, help create toys for a playful pair of Sun Bears, see a bright orange François' Langur swinging…

Posted on 30th August 2016 by Media Relations

Meet Thumbelina, the petite piglet, these school holidaysMeet Thumbelina, the petite piglet, these school holidays
Meet Thumbelina, the petite piglet, these school holidays
Meet Thumbelina, the petite piglet, these school holidays

Meet Thumbelina! She’s smaller than your average piglet, but she is embarking on big adventures.

Posted on 30th August 2016 by Media Relations

Spring is in the airSpring is in the air
Spring is in the air
Spring is in the air

Spring is a great time to visit the Zoo with lots of new arrivals to see including two Zebra foals.

Posted on 25th August 2016 by Media Relations

Spring has sprung! Koala joey emerges from pouchSpring has sprung! Koala joey emerges from pouch
Spring has sprung! Koala joey emerges from pouch
Spring has sprung! Koala joey emerges from pouch

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted to report early sightings of a male Koala joey that is now just over five months old and starting…

Posted on 25th August 2016 by Media Relations

Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program ReportTree Kangaroo Conservation Program Report
Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program Report
Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program Report

Since 1996, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) has been working with local indigenous communities and government partners to establish a…

Posted on 23rd August 2016 by Media Relations

Three Addax calves welcomed to the herdThree Addax calves welcomed to the herd
Three Addax calves welcomed to the herd
Three Addax calves welcomed to the herd

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has experienced a baby boom in the Addax herd with three calves being born over the past couple of months.

Posted on 23rd August 2016 by Media Relations

Cheetah companion dog Iris finds a new homeCheetah companion dog Iris finds a new home
Cheetah companion dog Iris finds a new home
Cheetah companion dog Iris finds a new home

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s companion dog Iris, who helped raise two hand-reared Cheetah cubs, has officially finished her role at the Zoo and been…

Posted on 19th August 2016 by Media Relations