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Platypus Rescue HQ becoming a realityPlatypus Rescue HQ becoming a reality
Platypus Rescue HQ becoming a reality
Platypus Rescue HQ becoming a reality

Taronga is excited for the development of the new Platypus Rescue HQ

Posted on 28th July 2023 by Media Relations

Eagle returned to the wildEagle returned to the wild
Eagle returned to the wild
Eagle returned to the wild

A feather transplant has enabled a rescued and rehabilitated Wedge-tailed Eagle to be returned to the wild near Parkes.

Posted on 17th July 2023 by Media Relations

Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!
Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!
Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!

At Taronga Western Plains Zoo were recently joined by the team from Eye Clinic for Animals, to provide specialist care to some of the animals that…

Posted on 17th July 2023 by Media Relations

Update on Wage Remediation ProjectUpdate on Wage Remediation Project
Update on Wage Remediation Project
Update on Wage Remediation Project

Taronga is continuing its wage remediation project for casual employees. All current and former staff affected under the TCSA Salaried Award have…

Posted on 12th July 2023 by Media Relations

Winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023 announcedWinner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023 announced
Winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023 announced
Winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023 announced

Habitat pods that protect wildlife after bushfires winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023

Posted on 29th June 2023 by Media Relations

White Rhino Calf Born at Dubbo Zoo!White Rhino Calf Born at Dubbo Zoo!
White Rhino Calf Born at Dubbo Zoo!
White Rhino Calf Born at Dubbo Zoo!

Celebrating the arrival of a White Rhino calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo!

Posted on 28th June 2023 by Media Relations

Where are the tortoises?Where are the tortoises?
Where are the tortoises?
Where are the tortoises?

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s beloved Galapagos Tortoises have moved!

Posted on 27th June 2023 by Media Relations

The home of World Meerkat Day!The home of World Meerkat Day!
The home of World Meerkat Day!
The home of World Meerkat Day!

Celebrate World Meerkat Day at Taronga Western Plains Zoo!

Posted on 23rd June 2023 by Media Relations

Happy World Camel Day!Happy World Camel Day!
Happy World Camel Day!
Happy World Camel Day!

Celebrate World Camel Day at Taronga Western Plains Zoo!

Posted on 23rd June 2023 by Media Relations

Stand tall for World Giraffe DayStand tall for World Giraffe Day
Stand tall for World Giraffe Day
Stand tall for World Giraffe Day

Celebrate World Giraffe Day this Wednesday, 21 June and learn about the tower of giraffes we have at Western Plains Zoo!

Posted on 22nd June 2023 by Media Relations

World Giraffe Day 2023World Giraffe Day 2023
World Giraffe Day 2023
World Giraffe Day 2023

Celebrate World Giraffe Day this Wednesday, 21 June and learn about the tower of giraffes we have at Western Plains Zoo!

Posted on 21st June 2023 by Media Relations

Kanlaya turns 5!Kanlaya turns 5!
Kanlaya turns 5!
Kanlaya turns 5!

This Wednesday, June 14 marks a very special day for the Asian Elephant herd at Taronga Western Plains Zoo – it’s Kanlaya’s 5th birthday!

Posted on 14th June 2023 by Media Relations