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Goanna goes homeGoanna goes home
Goanna goes home

#Animals

Goanna goes home

An ill and injured Lace Monitor has been safely returned home after a 6-week stint at the Wildlife Hospital at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Posted on 08th April 2024 by Media Relations

From crisis to conservationFrom crisis to conservation
From crisis to conservation

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

From crisis to conservation

In a significant milestone for one of the most critically endangered species in NSW, a further 97 zoo-bred juvenile Bellinger River snapping turtles…

Posted on 05th April 2024 by Media Relations

Seal pup Eve makes public debut at Taronga Zoo SydneySeal pup Eve makes public debut at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Seal pup Eve makes public debut at Taronga Zoo Sydney

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Seal pup Eve makes public debut at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Three-month-old Long-nosed Fur Seal pup Eve is ready to dive in the deep end at Taronga Zoo – literally. Marine Keepers at Taronga Zoo Sydney have…

Posted on 27th March 2024 by Media Relations

First-ever platypus translocation in NSW results in breeding successFirst-ever platypus translocation in NSW results in breeding success
First-ever platypus translocation in NSW results in breeding success

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

First-ever platypus translocation in NSW results in breeding success

Scientists and researchers have discovered a juvenile platypus in the Royal National Park, less than a year after ten platypuses were returned to the…

Posted on 21st March 2024 by Media Relations

A big leap for a tiny frogA big leap for a tiny frog
A big leap for a tiny frog

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

A big leap for a tiny frog

In a significant stride in the conservation for one of Australia's most threatened amphibians, Taronga Conservation Society Australia has…

Posted on 20th March 2024 by Media Relations

Baby boom hits Taronga ZooBaby boom hits Taronga Zoo
Baby boom hits Taronga Zoo

#Animals

Baby boom hits Taronga Zoo

With the Easter long weekend and autumn school holidays just around the corner, Taronga Zoo Sydney has a spring in their steps as a baby boom spreads…

Posted on 20th March 2024 by Media Relations

Taronga's Reef Recovery ProgramTaronga's Reef Recovery Program
Taronga's Reef Recovery Program

#Conservation

Taronga's Reef Recovery Program

The Great Barrier Reef and other reef systems around the world are threatened by multiple processes, particularly warming and ocean acidification as…

Posted on 16th February 2024 by Media Relations

Pygmy Hippo Calf born at Taronga Zoo Sydney!Pygmy Hippo Calf born at Taronga Zoo Sydney!
Pygmy Hippo Calf born at Taronga Zoo Sydney!

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Pygmy Hippo Calf born at Taronga Zoo Sydney!

Taronga Zoo Sydney are celebrating World Hippo Day with a huge announcement of the birth and public debut of a four-week-old female Pygmy…

Posted on 15th February 2024 by Media Relations

Platypus Rescue HQ opens!Platypus Rescue HQ opens!
Platypus Rescue HQ opens!

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Platypus Rescue HQ opens!

The world’s largest purpose-built platypus conservation centre is officially open, with guests to Taronga Western Plains Zoo able to see this iconic…

Posted on 13th February 2024 by Media Relations

Taronga's Wildlife Hospital Nurtures Australian Icons: Puggle and Koala JoeyTaronga's Wildlife Hospital Nurtures Australian Icons: Puggle and Koala Joey
Taronga's Wildlife Hospital Nurtures Australian Icons: Puggle and Koala Joey

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga's Wildlife Hospital Nurtures Australian Icons: Puggle and Koala Joey

Two members of Taronga's dedicated wildlife hospital team are currently undertaking the heartwarming task of hand-raising two of Australia'…

Posted on 11th February 2024 by Media Relations