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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’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
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
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 Zoo is asking the public for help in naming its first-ever Bilby joeys.
Posted on 05th February 2015 by Media Relations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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