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Rescued Turtle HatchlingRescued Turtle Hatchling
Rescued Turtle Hatchling

#Conservation, #Sydney Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Rescued Turtle Hatchling

A green sea turtle hatchling weighing just 127g was found at Tamarama Beach in Bondi recently and brought to Intensive Care at Sydney’s Taronga…

Posted on 04th August 2022 by Media Relations

Our environment is in a poor and deteriorating stateOur environment is in a poor and deteriorating state
Our environment is in a poor and deteriorating state

#Conservation, #Education, #Science, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Our environment is in a poor and deteriorating state

Reversing the damage that's been done to our environment won’t be easy, but there is hope, and innovations in conservation practices and…

Posted on 28th July 2022 by Media Relations

Seeing doubleSeeing double
Seeing double

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Seeing double

Giraffe keepers and guests alike were delighted over the weekend with the birth of the second giraffe calf born this year into Taronga Western Plains…

Posted on 26th July 2022 by Media Relations

Chuditch Breeding SuccessChuditch Breeding Success
Chuditch Breeding Success

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Chuditch Breeding Success

Conservation officers and keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted to announce seventeen endangered Chuditch joeys have been born at…

Posted on 26th July 2022 by Media Relations

Cubs make roaring debutCubs make roaring debut
Cubs make roaring debut

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Cubs make roaring debut

Three female cubs pawed their way into the hearts of visitors as they made their public debut and took pride of place at Taronga Western Plains Zoo…

Posted on 26th July 2022 by Media Relations

Good Edi CupsGood Edi Cups
Good Edi Cups
Good Edi Cups

For Plastic Free July, Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited to offer Good Edi cups at our cafes, an opportunity for our guests to…

Posted on 15th July 2022 by Media Relations

Fiordland crested penguin breeding programFiordland crested penguin breeding program
Fiordland crested penguin breeding program

#Conservation, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Fiordland crested penguin breeding program

Taronga Zoo Sydney is flippin’ excited to announce the arrival of a rare Fiordland crested penguin.

Posted on 15th July 2022 by Media Relations

World Chimpanzee DayWorld Chimpanzee Day
World Chimpanzee Day

#Science, #Research, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

World Chimpanzee Day

Today is the fourth ever World Chimpanzee Day! It is also a day that marks the first time Dr Jane Goodall stepped foot into what is now known Gombe…

Posted on 15th July 2022 by Media Relations

Dataset helping scientists better understand sharksDataset helping scientists better understand sharks
Dataset helping scientists better understand sharks

#Conservation, #Education, #Science, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Dataset helping scientists better understand sharks

For the first time, the longest-running historical record of human-shark interactions in Australia is now accessible online.

Posted on 07th July 2022 by Media Relations

Lion cubs get clean bill of healthLion cubs get clean bill of health
Lion cubs get clean bill of health

#Conservation, #Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Lion cubs get clean bill of health

Three of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s newest arrivals have passed their first health checks and vaccinations with flying colours.

Posted on 24th June 2022 by Media Relations

State-of-the-art Platypus centreState-of-the-art Platypus centre
State-of-the-art Platypus centre

#Conservation, #Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

State-of-the-art Platypus centre

Shovels are in the ground and construction has begun on a multi-purpose Platypus Conservation Centre at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Posted on 24th June 2022 by Media Relations

New baby Giraffe CalfNew baby Giraffe Calf
New baby Giraffe Calf

#Conservation, #Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

New baby Giraffe Calf

The birth of a giraffe calf delighted keepers and guests on Saturday 18 June 2022 at Taronga Western Plains Zoo after it was born in the early hours…

Posted on 23rd June 2022 by Media Relations