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TRAFFIC UpdateA TRAFFIC report released last week confirmed thousands of Asian bears had been illegally traded for body parts between 2000 and 2011.
Posted on 26th August 2014 by Media Relations
Students take action to protect glider countryProject Yellow-bellied Glider has been a journey of amazing science, leadership, Aboriginal and conservation learning experiences for 150 school…
Posted on 22nd August 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga’s Tapir enjoys a winter pamperingDry skin in winter is a problem for people and Taronga Zoo’s Brazilian Tapir, ‘Tiquie’, who relies on a daily pampering to keep her skin and hair…
Posted on 22nd August 2014 by Media Relations
Squirrel Monkeys infants are growing up fastOur two infant Squirrel Monkeys are now just over 3 1/2 months old, and growing up fast.
Posted on 22nd August 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes male Giraffe calfTaronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a male Giraffe calf born on Sunday 3 August 2014 to the delight of visitors on the early morning walk tour.
Posted on 20th August 2014 by Media Relations
Orang-utans Beat the Winter Cold with a Warm CuppaOn cold winter mornings Taronga Zoo’s Orang-utans, Jantan and Willow are given a special enrichment treat of warming herbal tea.
Posted on 19th August 2014 by Media Relations
Wild Spring Excitement at TarongaThere will be no shortage of excitement at Taronga Zoo these school holidays following the birth of a male Chimpanzee in Taronga’s renowned…
Posted on 18th August 2014 by Media Relations
Puddle playtime at B2BAt least someone’s happy with the rain!
Posted on 18th August 2014 by Media Relations
National Science Week at the ZooApproximately 60 students from Dubbo and Peak Hill converged on Taronga Western Plains Zoo today to participate in workshops as part of National…
Posted on 14th August 2014 by Media Relations
Shiba’s little bundle arrivesLife does indeed come full circle and not quite a year after the arrival of young Fumo, we are extremely excited to welcome to another baby…
Posted on 13th August 2014 by Media Relations
10 Wildlife Apps Recommended by TarongaTaronga have stumbled across 10 fantastic wildlife apps that teach you everything you need to know about plants and animals; from how to identify…
Posted on 13th August 2014 by Media Relations
Cassowary Pair Ready for SpringTaronga Zoo’s striking Cassowary pair have joined each other on exhibit just in time for breeding season. Chuck and Macca were recently…
Posted on 11th August 2014 by Media Relations