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Farewell HowardFarewell Howard
Farewell Howard
Farewell Howard

Our Bird Show team is full of stars, but sadly today it is a little less bright as we say farewell to Howard the Barn Owl

Posted on 16th February 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey babyTaronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey baby
Taronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey baby
Taronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey baby

Taronga’s vibrant Squirrel Monkey group has a new baby. Keen-eyed visitors can spot the tiny male holding on to mum, Lena, like a tiny furry backpack…

Posted on 13th February 2015 by Media Relations

Vale Mary the Mueller’s GibbonVale Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon
Vale Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon
Vale Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon

Taronga’s primate keepers were very saddened to say goodbye to the Zoo’s much-loved Mueller’s Gibbon, Mary, today.

Posted on 13th February 2015 by Media Relations

Brush-tailed Possum gets a helping handBrush-tailed Possum gets a helping hand
Brush-tailed Possum gets a helping hand
Brush-tailed Possum gets a helping hand

A Keeper at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is currently hand raising an orphaned Brush-tailed Possum which is estimated to be less than six months old.

Posted on 10th February 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga invites public to help name baby BilbiesTaronga invites public to help name baby Bilbies
Taronga invites public to help name baby Bilbies

#Conservation, #Recovery Programs, #Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga invites public to help name baby Bilbies

Taronga Zoo is asking the public for help in naming its first-ever Bilby joeys.

Posted on 05th February 2015 by Media Relations

Snake bite to V8 driverSnake bite to V8 driver
Snake bite to V8 driver
Snake bite to V8 driver

During a media call for the season launch of the V8 Super Cars at Taronga today, driver Jamie Whincup was having a zoo encounter with a python when…

Posted on 05th February 2015 by Media Relations

Giraffe heads to nation's capitalGiraffe heads to nation's capital
Giraffe heads to nation's capital
Giraffe heads to nation's capital

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have farewelled female Giraffe, Mzungu who is headed for the National Zoo in Canberra today.

Posted on 04th February 2015 by Media Relations

Snow Leopards prepare for their big moveSnow Leopards prepare for their big move
Snow Leopards prepare for their big move
Snow Leopards prepare for their big move

Our much-loved pair of Snow Leopards are preparing for their move to Billabong Wildlife Park in Port Macquarie today.

Posted on 02nd February 2015 by Media Relations

Marine debris puts three endangered turtles in Intensive Care at TarongaMarine debris puts three endangered turtles in Intensive Care at Taronga
Marine debris puts three endangered turtles in Intensive Care at Taronga
Marine debris puts three endangered turtles in Intensive Care at Taronga

Three endangered sea turtles are currently receiving care in Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital suffering from severe injuries caused by marine debris.

Posted on 02nd February 2015 by Media Relations

Echidna in care at the Wildlife HospitalEchidna in care at the Wildlife Hospital
Echidna in care at the Wildlife Hospital
Echidna in care at the Wildlife Hospital

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital is currently caring for a male Echidna that was found on the side of the highway after most likely…

Posted on 02nd February 2015 by Media Relations

Tour the new Elephant facility in FebruaryTour the new Elephant facility in February
Tour the new Elephant facility in February
Tour the new Elephant facility in February

Throughout the month of February, visitors to Taronga Western Plains Zoo will have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and see the new state-of-…

Posted on 01st February 2015 by Media Relations

Rhino poaching in 2014 worst year everRhino poaching in 2014 worst year ever
Rhino poaching in 2014 worst year ever
Rhino poaching in 2014 worst year ever

The future for rhinos is looking bleak with official figures released yesterday by South Africa confirming that last year was the worst on record for…

Posted on 23rd January 2015 by Media Relations