The construction site of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Wildlife Hospital is a hive of activity with the main building for the $14 million precinct now well underway.

Read the media release to find out more about this critical project. 

Shovels are in the ground and construction has begun on a multi-purpose Platypus Conservation Centre at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

The centre will play a vital role in sustaining platypus population numbers and will provide refuge for ~65 platypus during severe environmental events, such as drought.