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Zoo Life in Lockdown

Taronga Talks Season 2 Episode 1 with Cameron Kerr

Zoo Life in Lockdown

Taronga Talks Season 2 Episode 1 with Cameron Kerr

Zoo Life in Lockdown with Cameron Kerr

In our first Taronga Talks episode for 2020, Taronga Conservation Society Australia CEO Cameron Kerr reflects on the enormous change affecting us all during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 5,000 animals to still care for, ongoing conservation work to help save endangered species and two beautiful Zoos to maintain, there's no such thing as ‘hibernation’ during lockdown at Taronga!

I think there’s a really exciting opportunity for us here in this crisis for anyone who’s involved with behaviour change or advocating to live and act slightly differently… We can still get the same joy out of life and still have a growing economy – one that is based on sustainability through growth. 

Cameron Kerr releases the first Greater Bilby to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo Sanctuary, as part of wider breeding and re-wilding plan, October 2019.
Cameron Kerr releases the first Greater Bilby to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo Sanctuary, as part of wider breeding and re-wilding plan, October 2019.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has recently welcomed two Plains-wanderer chicks, the first born as part of a conservation breeding program that is providing hope for this critically endangered species.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has recently welcomed two Plains-wanderer chicks, the first born as part of a conservation breeding program that is providing hope for this critically endangered species.
Taronga Zoo has always been a place for inter-generational sharing and connection.
Taronga Zoo has always been a place for inter-generational sharing and connection.

How can you help?

  • Want to support us? Our animals need your help. We have made the difficult but right decision to close our two zoos during the COVID-19 crisis, but our animals still need the food and care our dedicated team always give them. If you can, please support with a donation, every donation will help no matter how big or small
  • Miss visiting Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo? You can still connect with our amazing animals and learn about what goes on behind the scenes by tuning into Taronga TV!

Header image: Jo Yeldham

We proudly Acknowledge the Cammeraigal (Taronga Zoo, Sydney) and Wiradjuri (Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo) people, their Country, spirit and traditions as customary owners of the lands upon which our Zoos stand.