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Chimp community continues to growThere must be something in the water here at Taronga’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary!
Posted on 25th September 2014 by Media Relations
Chimp group continues to grow with arrival of new babyTaronga Zoo’s renowned chimpanzee group continues to grow, with experienced mother, Lisa, giving birth to a healthy male baby this week.
Posted on 24th September 2014 by Media Relations
Actions of HopeToday is World Rhino Day and all around the world, in the face of the poaching crisis devastating the world’s Rhinos, people are taking action.…
Posted on 21st September 2014 by Media Relations
World Rhino DayGet involved with World Rhino Day at Taronga Western Plains Zoo this weekend from 20 – 22 September and help celebrate and raise awareness for Rhinos.
Posted on 19th September 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo's new Savannah Cabins officially openedState Member for Dubbo Mr Troy Grant today officially opened Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new self-contained accommodation, the Savannah Cabins.
Posted on 19th September 2014 by Media Relations
Vale Dr Bill HartleyEveryone at the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health was saddened to learn of the passing of Registry founder, Dr. William “Bill” Hartley OAM, MVSc…
Posted on 16th September 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes first Hippo calf in over a decadeTaronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a Hippo calf to mother Cuddles and father Mana, in the evening on Thursday 11…
Posted on 16th September 2014 by Media Relations
Elephant barn starts to takes shapeThe barn in the new Elephant facility at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is taking shape with the walls of the building now in place and the roof…
Posted on 15th September 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga moves to support Dhole conservation in ThailandTaronga moves to support Dhole conservation in Thailand, marking a new direction in support of these whistling hunters. Taronga is currently the only…
Posted on 15th September 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga’s Fiordland Penguin steps out for Bird FestivalTaronga’s resident Fiordland crested penguin, Munro, took advantage of the warmer this morning, stepping out for a stroll through the Zoo grounds in…
Posted on 15th September 2014 by Media Relations
Squirrel Glider will join the Zoomobile visit to CrowtherPrimary school students from Crowther will receive an exciting visit from the Taronga Zoomobile on September 10. In conjunction with…
Posted on 10th September 2014 by Media Relations
Making a change for wildlifeSeptember 7th 1936 was a sad day. They didn’t know it back then, but keepers at Hobart Zoo were the last humans to set eyes on a living Tasmanian…
Posted on 10th September 2014 by Media Relations