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Taronga opens new Wild Ropes adventureSydneysiders can now experience Taronga Zoo’s amazing wildlife and harbour views from an entirely new perspective, with the opening of the new…
Posted on 14th December 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo's new Elephant facility nearing completionTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s new state-of-the-art Elephant facility is having the finishing touches added, with completion set for the end of this…
Posted on 10th December 2014 by Media Relations
Christmas comes early for Taronga’s ChimpanzeesChristmas came early today for Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzees, who discovered some gift-wrapped food treats and other tasty decorations in their exhibit.
Posted on 09th December 2014 by Media Relations
Hungry hippos enjoy new enrichmentTaronga’s hippo keepers tried out some new enrichment feeders for our two adorable Pygmy Hippos, Fergus and Kambiri, this week.
Posted on 05th December 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga Welcomes 16 New Happy FeetTaronga’s successful Little Penguin breeding program has had 8 penguin chicks hatch this season.
Posted on 05th December 2014 by Media Relations
A third Addax calf bornTaronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed yet another Addax calf in the last week of spring with a male Addax calf born 27 November 2014.
Posted on 04th December 2014 by Media Relations
Statement Regarding Evacuation Safety DrillTaronga is having an important safety evacuation drill after 3pm on Monday 8 December and all staff and visitors will be evacuated.
Posted on 03rd December 2014 by Media Relations
Quokka joey climbs into keepers’ hearts at TarongaA Taronga Zoo keeper has begun the round-the-clock task of caring for a six-month-old Quokka, one of three joeys born at the Zoo this breeding season.
Posted on 28th November 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo continues success at Tourism AwardsTaronga Western Plains Zoo has won the NSW Tourism Awards for Best Tourist Attraction and Unique Accommodation at the NSW Tourism Awards gala…
Posted on 28th November 2014 by Media Relations
Statement Regarding Zoo EnrichmentTaronga’s commitment to all animals in its care includes the provision of a stimulating and rich environment full of challenges and activities.
Posted on 27th November 2014 by Media Relations
Hippo calf a little ladyTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s female Hippo calf now has a name - Kibibi meaning ‘little lady’ in Swahili. Kibibi is now 11 weeks old and has more than…
Posted on 26th November 2014 by Media Relations
School groups in Narrandera to receive a visit from Taronga’s ZoomobileTaronga Zoo’s Zoomobile is heading to pre-schools and primary schools in Narrandera from 25-27 November.
Posted on 26th November 2014 by Media Relations