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Taronga offers spots on the guest list for its 100th birthday partyTaronga offers spots on the guest list for its 100th birthday party
Taronga offers spots on the guest list for its 100th birthday party
Taronga offers spots on the guest list for its 100th birthday party

Taronga Zoo is giving 5000 lucky people the chance to secure a spot on the guest list for its 100th birthday party.

Posted on 05th February 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga welcomes new Meerkat pupsTaronga welcomes new Meerkat pups
Taronga welcomes new Meerkat pups
Taronga welcomes new Meerkat pups

Taronga Zoo is celebrating the birth of its first Meerkat pups in nearly seven years.

Posted on 03rd February 2016 by Media Relations

Andrew’s Story – Plastic pollution in AustraliaAndrew’s Story – Plastic pollution in Australia
Andrew’s Story – Plastic pollution in Australia
Andrew’s Story – Plastic pollution in Australia

Plastic pollution in Australia’s marine environment has become so prevalent that even a tiny 3 week old Green Turtle hatchling attempting its first…

Posted on 01st February 2016 by Media Relations

Trio of Tigers settling in wellTrio of Tigers settling in well
Trio of Tigers settling in well
Trio of Tigers settling in well

Sumatran Tigers Jumilah, Kembali and Kartika have wasted no time settling into their new home at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Posted on 21st January 2016 by Media Relations

Grover takes a selfieGrover takes a selfie
Grover takes a selfie
Grover takes a selfie

We’ve heard of selfie sticks but selfie beaks?

Posted on 05th January 2016 by Media Relations

Chile In TrainingChile In Training
Chile In Training
Chile In Training

Our Green Iguana, Chile is in training to be a part of our Education programs.

Posted on 30th December 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga’s Two New Sea-lions Enjoy a Holiday SplashTaronga’s Two New Sea-lions Enjoy a Holiday Splash
Taronga’s Two New Sea-lions Enjoy a Holiday Splash
Taronga’s Two New Sea-lions Enjoy a Holiday Splash

Taronga’s latest two additions to the seal team have been splashing and playing around in the Seal Theatre pools as summer warms up.

Posted on 16th December 2015 by Media Relations

Siri the Cheetah cub continues to thriveSiri the Cheetah cub continues to thrive
Siri the Cheetah cub continues to thrive
Siri the Cheetah cub continues to thrive

Siri the Cheetah cub continues to thrive

Posted on 16th December 2015 by Media Relations

Two tiny new Squirrel Monkeys born at TarongaTwo tiny new Squirrel Monkeys born at Taronga
Two tiny new Squirrel Monkeys born at Taronga
Two tiny new Squirrel Monkeys born at Taronga

These little primates can be spotted by keen eyed-visitors clinging to their mothers’ backs like tiny backpacks while their mothers leap and scurry…

Posted on 10th December 2015 by Media Relations

New Meerkat Exhibit now open!New Meerkat Exhibit now open!
New Meerkat Exhibit now open!
New Meerkat Exhibit now open!

New Meerkat Exhibit is now open!

Posted on 10th December 2015 by Media Relations

A happy ending for eastern long-necked turtleA happy ending for eastern long-necked turtle
A happy ending for eastern long-necked turtle
A happy ending for eastern long-necked turtle

Vet staff got a bit more than expected when this turtle recovered at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wild Life Hospital.

Posted on 08th December 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga’s Summer Holiday AdventuresTaronga’s Summer Holiday Adventures
Taronga’s Summer Holiday Adventures
Taronga’s Summer Holiday Adventures

During the Christmas school holidays, young Zoo explorers will be swinging around in the treetops, getting wet during some marine magic and giving a…

Posted on 07th December 2015 by Media Relations