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Zebra and Onagers have made a move!Zebra and Onagers have made a move!
Zebra and Onagers have made a move!
Zebra and Onagers have made a move!

Zebra and Onagers have made a move!

Posted on 27th May 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga shines a light on threatened species during Vivid SydneyTaronga shines a light on threatened species during Vivid Sydney
Taronga shines a light on threatened species during Vivid Sydney
Taronga shines a light on threatened species during Vivid Sydney

An illuminated trail of giant animal lanterns will light up Taronga Zoo tonight, as the Zoo joins in the spectacle of Vivid Sydney, the world’s…

Posted on 27th May 2016 by Media Relations

Celebrating Taronga’s banana-loving BinturongCelebrating Taronga’s banana-loving Binturong
Celebrating Taronga’s banana-loving Binturong
Celebrating Taronga’s banana-loving Binturong

Describing a Binturong can be a challenge – they are a tree dwelling, fruit eater with a prehensile tail, long shaggy fur, and nocturnal habits. They…

Posted on 13th May 2016 by Media Relations

ANOTHER BABY ELEPHANT ON THE WAY TO NSW ZOOSANOTHER BABY ELEPHANT ON THE WAY TO NSW ZOOS
ANOTHER BABY ELEPHANT ON THE WAY TO NSW ZOOS
ANOTHER BABY ELEPHANT ON THE WAY TO NSW ZOOS

Thong Dee is expecting first calf to be at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Posted on 12th May 2016 by Media Relations

Plains-wanderer joins koala on iconic species listTPlains-wanderer joins koala on iconic species listT
Plains-wanderer joins koala on iconic species listT
Plains-wanderer joins koala on iconic species listT

The endangered plains-wanderer, a small grassland bird similar in appearance to a quail, joins the koala and the brush-tailed rock wallaby on the…

Posted on 11th May 2016 by Media Relations

Big role for tiny pythonBig role for tiny python
Big role for tiny python
Big role for tiny python

The Pygmy Python, otherwise known as the Dwarf Python or the Anthill Python, is the smallest Python in the world!

Posted on 09th May 2016 by Media Relations

Baby echidna finds a new mum at TarongaBaby echidna finds a new mum at Taronga
Baby echidna finds a new mum at Taronga
Baby echidna finds a new mum at Taronga

A baby echidna is making a remarkable recovery at Taronga Zoo, after being attacked by chickens in a family’s backyard.

Posted on 29th April 2016 by Media Relations

DOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOODOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO
DOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO
DOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO

Rhinos reach significant milestones at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Posted on 20th April 2016 by Media Relations

Unexpected birth surprises Taronga keepersUnexpected birth surprises Taronga keepers
Unexpected birth surprises Taronga keepers
Unexpected birth surprises Taronga keepers

Surprised keepers at Taronga Zoo are celebrating the unexpected birth of an endangered Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby – more than a year after its father…

Posted on 14th April 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017
Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017
Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017

Environment Minister Mark Speakman today marked the Thai New Year by announcing the pregnancy of Taronga Zoo’s Thai elephant, Pak Boon.

Posted on 13th April 2016 by Media Relations