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Three Ring-tailed Lemur babies born in DubboSpring has definitely sprung at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with the arrival of three Ring-tailed Lemur babies born to three different mothers.
Posted on 02nd November 2018 by Media Relations
Pampoen turns one!It’s hard to believe that a year has passed and Pampoen the Zoo’s Black Rhino calf turns one on 31 October, Halloween!
Posted on 26th October 2018 by Media Relations
Big growth for our smallest ElephantKanlaya the Asian Elephant calf is now just over four months old and is continuing to do extremely well, she is a healthy, confident calf.
Posted on 26th October 2018 by Media Relations
Second Cheetah exhibit now openTaronga Western Plains Zoo has opened a second Cheetah exhibit towards the end of the Zoo circuit, just after the Lion Pride Lands precinct.
Posted on 26th October 2018 by Media Relations
Cheetah cubs now on exhibitTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s six Cheetah cubs are now on exhibit along with mum Kyan by their side. The cubs are growing in confidence and starting…
Posted on 25th October 2018 by Media Relations
Is there a turkey living near you?Help our scientists study the behaviour of Brush-turkeys and their chicks.
Posted on 24th October 2018 by Media Relations
Seeing double! Two Takhi foals born at Dubbo ZooTaronga Western Plains Zoo has double the reason to celebrate with the birth of two Takhi (Przewalski’s Horse) foals just one day apart last week.
Posted on 19th October 2018 by Media Relations
What does it mean to be a zoo keeper?There’s more to the profession than just caring for animals. This International Zookeeper Day we discover what the job really involves. …
Posted on 04th October 2018 by Media Relations
Holiday fun is no tall order at Taronga!Spring School Holidays have arrived and Taronga Zoo Sydney has experiences to surprise and delight the whole family while learning about wildlife…
Posted on 29th September 2018 by Media Relations
5 ways Australian businesses can shrink their plastic footprintA waste calculator that counts single-use plastic reductions and a free tool to remove excess packaging are part of a guide to urge businesses to use…
Posted on 28th September 2018 by Media Relations
Makeba and Zuri heading westIn late October, African Lions Makeba and Zuri will be heading west to Perth Zoo where they will take up residency with the aim to commence a…
Posted on 28th September 2018 by Media Relations
Zoo Christmas Gift GuideChristmas is coming! With less than three months to go it’s time to start thinking about gift ideas for family and friends. There are plenty of…
Posted on 27th September 2018 by Media Relations