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Providing homes for native animalsTaronga Western Plains Zoo has recently purchased 14 nest boxes of various sizes and shapes to provide additional homing options for Masked Owls,…
Posted on 25th July 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes stripey new arrivalKeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo have welcomed a male Zebra foal born in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday 5 July 2016.
Posted on 14th July 2016 by Media Relations
The eyes have it!The eyes have it! Creative i-cow initiative set to begin after raising funds through crowd funding campaign
Posted on 05th July 2016 by Media Relations
Warm up in the wild these school holidaysBike or hike around Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s 6 km circuit to warm the kids up this winter! They’ll love seeing all the zoo’s animal youngsters…
Posted on 30th June 2016 by Media Relations
Vale Suzie HippoThe team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of aged Hippo, Suzie on Tuesday.
Posted on 30th June 2016 by Media Relations
Patty the Pigeon turns 37!Patrick, our Victoria Crowned Pigeon, turns a remarkable 37 years old today!
Posted on 29th June 2016 by Media Relations
Rescued seal returns to the wild after Sydney stormA young fur seal has been released back into the wild, less than two weeks after being rescued from Sydney’s wild storms.
Posted on 29th June 2016 by Media Relations
Turtle gets a helping handThe team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital recently farewelled a patient who had spent the previous month in care recovering from…
Posted on 27th June 2016 by Media Relations
TARONGA CELEBRATES A DECADE OF PENGUIN CARE ON NORTHERN BEACHESOver 820 Northern Beaches students today celebrated 10 years of caring for Little Penguins through the Zoo’s Project Penguin program.
Posted on 27th June 2016 by Media Relations
Tiny glider prepares for big role at TarongaHe may be small enough to climb along a keeper’s arm, but Taronga Zoo’s newest Yellow-bellied Glider joey is preparing to play a big role in…
Posted on 23rd June 2016 by Media Relations
Kids teach kids event for endangered wildlifeIf you ever want to feel inspired about the future of our planet, sit down and listen to what young people have to say!
Posted on 22nd June 2016 by Media Relations
Celebrating World Giraffe DayToday is World Giraffe Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and support for giraffe conservation.
Posted on 21st June 2016 by Media Relations