Protecting African Wild Dogs in Zimbabwe
The African Wildlife Conservation Fund (AWCF) has a mission to maintain healthypopulations of African Wild Dogs in Zimbabwe.
Posted on 30th August 2018 by Media Relations
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Kanlaya making big stridesKanlaya making big strides
Kanlaya making big strides
Keepers and veterinarians at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are very pleased by the early progress of Asian Elephant calf Kanlaya.
Posted on 28th August 2018 by Media Relations
Beads for WildlifeBeads for Wildlife
Beads for Wildlife
Taronga is a proud retailer of the Northern Rangeland Trust's Beads for Wildlife program.
Posted on 23rd August 2018 by Media Relations
Koala joey emerges from pouch at Dubbo ZooKoala joey emerges from pouch at Dubbo Zoo
Koala joey emerges from pouch at Dubbo Zoo
A new addition has emerged at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with a male Koala joey now visible out of his mother’s pouch in the Aussie walkthrough…
Posted on 17th August 2018 by Media Relations
Anti-poaching patrols remove hundreds of snaresAnti-poaching patrols remove hundreds of snares
Anti-poaching patrols remove hundreds of snares
Since launching the Field Conservation Grants in 2008, Taronga has provided funding and staff support to 70 vital programs.
Posted on 15th August 2018 by Media Relations
Celebrate World Elephant DayCelebrate World Elephant Day
Celebrate World Elephant Day
Sunday 12 August is World Elephant Day and staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are raising their trunks to celebrate
Posted on 10th August 2018 by Media Relations
Working with elephants this World Elephant DayWorking with elephants this World Elephant Day
Working with elephants this World Elephant Day
World Elephant Day is on Sunday 12 August and aims to raise awareness for the plight of elephants in the wild.
Posted on 10th August 2018 by Media Relations
Night patrols boost turtle hatchling numbers in SumatraNight patrols boost turtle hatchling numbers in Sumatra
Night patrols boost turtle hatchling numbers in Sumatra
Every two years, Taronga extends its reach by awarding funding to other organisations and conservation projects around the world.
Posted on 09th August 2018 by Media Relations
Time to bin old attitudes on wild animals in SydneyTime to bin old attitudes on wild animals in Sydney
Time to bin old attitudes on wild animals in Sydney
There has been recent interest in wild birds at Taronga Zoo Sydney, and we think this is a wonderful opportunity to talk about our breed-to-release…
Posted on 08th August 2018 by Media Relations
Sabai a growing boy!Sabai a growing boy!
Sabai a growing boy!
Sabai is becoming quite an independent and outgoing Asian Elephant. He now weighs 880kgs and will turn two years old in November.
Posted on 07th August 2018 by Media Relations
Monkeys on the moveMonkeys on the move
Monkeys on the move
Taronga Zoo Sydney’s Squirrel Monkey troop recently had their annual health check. Keepers and veterinary staff carry out a check every year to…
Posted on 03rd August 2018 by Media Relations
Taronga invites children to discoverTaronga invites children to discover
Taronga invites children to discover
Taronga invites children to discover the science of wildlife conservation at Taronga Zoo Sydney free between Saturday 4 August and 19 August.
Posted on 02nd August 2018 by Media Relations