Fenced Hope with Andrew Elphinstone
Hundreds of metres of fencing forms a sanctuary for some of Australia’s most vulnerable and critically endangered species. Yet how can we save Australia’s Greater Bilby, Regent Honeyeater and Plains-Wanderer from behind a fence? Andrew Elphinstone sheds light on ‘re-wilding’ and his most important conservation project yet as Taronga’s Manager of Conservation and Recovery Programs.
Taronga is a tough place to work. It’s a great place to work, but it’s not easy. We work hard and we expect a lot of each other and the organisation expects a lot from us. But, it’s opportunity… I can’t imagine doing my work without the support of Taronga behind it.
![The Plains Wanderer aviary at Taronga Western Plains Zoo replicates original plains habitat](/sites/default/files/content/basic-page-images/body-img-taronga-talks-ep-2-twpz-aviaries-710.jpg)
![The handsome Regent Honeyeater is returning to Ironbark forests through Taronga’s breeding and habitat restoration efforts](/sites/default/files/content/basic-page-images/body-img-taronga-talks-ep-2-regent-honeyeater-710.jpg)
How can you help?
- Be aware and get involved – make small changes in daily choices, like using reusable bags and cups instead of single-use disposable products
- Volunteer – lend your transferable skills to a good cause
- Make your backyard wildlife-friendly by providing native plants and water for local birds