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Asian Elephant calf now on exhibitTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s newborn Asian Elephant calf will make her media debut today alongside mother Porntip, aunty Thong Dee and older calf…
Posted on 21st June 2018 by Media Relations
It's World Giraffe Day!It’s World Giraffe Day and Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the world’s tallest land animal! World Giraffe Day aims to promote awareness of…
Posted on 21st June 2018 by Media Relations
Behind-the-scenes with our Corroboree Frog recovery teamThis year Taronga Conservation Society released more than 500 Southern Corroboree Frog eggs into the wild.
Posted on 18th June 2018 by Media Relations
Tiny turtle hatchlings signal success for NSW breeding programFor the second year in a row, Bellinger River Snapping Turtles have hatched at Taronga, as part of a NSW Government captive breeding program.
Posted on 18th June 2018 by Media Relations
Elephant calf birth heralds future breeding successTaronga is thrilled to announce the birth of an Asian Elephant calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.
Posted on 18th June 2018 by Media Relations
Newborn Francois Langur baby is as bright as can beTaronga Zoo Sydney is celebrating the breeding success of a bright orange male Francois’ Langur, one of the world’s rarest monkeys.
Posted on 05th June 2018 by Media Relations
Help beat plastic pollution this World Environment Day!This World Environment Day, Taronga Western Plains Zoo is encouraging the local community to help beat plastic pollution by making one change at home…
Posted on 04th June 2018 by Media Relations
Making a change at Bakhita's CafeOver the past 18 months the team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Bakhita’s Café have been making changes to help reduce the amount of single-use…
Posted on 04th June 2018 by Media Relations
Record breaking number of Feathertail Glider births at Taronga Zoo SydneyTaronga Zoo Sydney is celebrating the breeding success of 13 Feathertail Glider babies, adding to 20 babies born only months ago.
Posted on 01st June 2018 by Media Relations
Heart of Taronga's Elephant herd turns oneTaronga Zoo Sydney today celebrated the birth of Asian Elephant calf Jai Dee one year ago this week with a special feed arranged by keepers in the…
Posted on 01st June 2018 by Media Relations
World Otter DayWednesday 30 May is World Otter Day, a day to raise awareness about the plight of the Otter species due to illegal wildlife trade and loss of habitat.
Posted on 29th May 2018 by Media Relations
Celebrating the contribution of volunteersLast week Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrated National Volunteer Week with a special morning tea for our volunteers to thank them for the countless…
Posted on 29th May 2018 by Media Relations