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Final penguin chick enters the crècheFinal penguin chick enters the crèche
Final penguin chick enters the crèche
Final penguin chick enters the crèche

The final chick for Taronga Zoo’s 2013-2014 Little Penguin breeding season is in our crèche learning to hand feed, making a total of 20 for the…

Posted on 25th February 2014 by Media Relations

Vale Casey the Leopard SealVale Casey the Leopard Seal
Vale Casey the Leopard Seal
Vale Casey the Leopard Seal

We are very saddened by the passing of Casey the Leopard Seal.

Posted on 20th February 2014 by Media Relations

Turtles hatch and releaseTurtles hatch and release
Turtles hatch and release
Turtles hatch and release

Staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital watched in delight recently as seven Eastern Long-necked Turtle hatchlings emerged from their…

Posted on 20th February 2014 by Media Relations

One-eyed Tortuga proves a hit with visitorsOne-eyed Tortuga proves a hit with visitors
One-eyed Tortuga proves a hit with visitors
One-eyed Tortuga proves a hit with visitors

He may be missing an eye, but that hasn’t hurt Tortuga’s appeal with zoo visitors.

Posted on 10th February 2014 by Media Relations

Vale Jasiri the African LionVale Jasiri the African Lion
Vale Jasiri the African Lion
Vale Jasiri the African Lion

We are very much saddened by the passing of Jasiri the African Lion. Jasiri has been at Taronga Western Plains Zoo since 2002 and was popular amongst…

Posted on 05th February 2014 by Media Relations

Condor chick leaves the nestCondor chick leaves the nest
Condor chick leaves the nest
Condor chick leaves the nest

As Piglet from ‘Winnie the Pooh’ once said, “It’s hard to be brave when you’re only a very small animal”. But every chick, no matter how big or small…

Posted on 30th January 2014 by Media Relations

Adventures in babysittingAdventures in babysitting
Adventures in babysitting
Adventures in babysitting

There’s been no shortage of activity and excitement in Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary over the past few weeks.

Posted on 29th January 2014 by Media Relations

Cheetah cubs growing upCheetah cubs growing up
Cheetah cubs growing up
Cheetah cubs growing up

Our King Cheetah Halla’s three cubs are just over three months old now, and have had their 10 week-old health check and vaccinations. They are…

Posted on 27th January 2014 by Media Relations

NJ hits the 1kg markNJ hits the 1kg mark
NJ hits the 1kg mark
NJ hits the 1kg mark

While many people make a new year’s resolution to lose weight, for NJ it is all about gaining weight and continuing to grow and develop at a steady…

Posted on 20th January 2014 by Media Relations

Taronga is ready to ring in the New YearTaronga is ready to ring in the New Year
Taronga is ready to ring in the New Year
Taronga is ready to ring in the New Year

Taronga Zoo has become a hugely popular vantage point to view Sydney’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks, but many visitors ask what happens to…

Posted on 30th December 2013 by Media Relations

Little Penguin returns to the wild for ChristmasLittle Penguin returns to the wild for Christmas
Little Penguin returns to the wild for Christmas
Little Penguin returns to the wild for Christmas

A Little Penguin will get to celebrate Christmas in the wild after being nursed back to health at Taronga Zoo's Wildlife Hospital.

Posted on 24th December 2013 by Media Relations

Chimp family welcomes 'Fumo'Chimp family welcomes 'Fumo'
Chimp family welcomes 'Fumo'
Chimp family welcomes 'Fumo'

Our baby chimp has a name! We welcome ‘Fumo’ to our chimpanzee community. As the weeks pass, he is growing steadily bigger and stronger and becoming…

Posted on 23rd December 2013 by Media Relations