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Treading lightly this Vivid
So to help you enjoy yourself and help protect the wild creatures with which we share this planet at the same time, we are proud share our…
Posted on 23rd May 2019 by Media Relations
Hard working Greater Bilby
The Greater Bilby is an iconic Australian animal that plays an important role in Australia’s ecosystem. Taronga Western Plains Zoo is playing a key…
Posted on 14th May 2019 by Media Relations
Zoo celebrates bumper school holiday visitation
The school holidays have proven to be a very busy period for Taronga Western Plains Zoo, with record visitation numbers.
Posted on 03rd May 2019 by Media Relations
Boral Youth at the Zoo Leadership Training Day 2019
On Thursday 18th April, 2019, the Boral Youth at the Zoo (YATZ) Leadership Training Day was held in the Taronga Institute of Science & Learning,…
Posted on 30th April 2019 by Media Relations
From little things big things grow
Asian Elephant calf Kanlaya is now 10 months of age and fast approaching her first birthday in June. She has done plenty of growing in both size and…
Posted on 30th April 2019 by Media Relations
5 Minutes with a Wildlife Conservationist
Dr Kellie Leigh and her team at Science for Wildlife are working with volunteers to collect vital data on Koala populations in the Blue Mountains…
Posted on 23rd April 2019 by Media Relations
Spider Monkey baby born
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo were delighted by the birth of a Spider Monkey baby on 24 February 2019 to first time mother Havana.
Posted on 04th April 2019 by Media Relations
And then there were three…Giraffe calves!
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been patiently awaiting the arrival of a third Giraffe calf. It has now joined the herd in Dubbo, born in…
Posted on 04th April 2019 by Media Relations
Joining forces to save the Mountain Chicken frog
Every two years, Taronga extends its reach by awarding funding to other organisations and conservation projects around the world.
Posted on 01st April 2019 by Media Relations
Three Rare Tiger Cubs Debut at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Kartika’s three cubs can now be seen at the Tiger Trek, Taronga Zoo Sydney
Posted on 01st April 2019 by Media Relations
Squirrel Monkeys head to new home
The six Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys that have called Taronga Western Plains Zoo home for the past six months have headed off to their new permanent…
Posted on 28th March 2019 by Media Relations
Become a Light For the Wild This VIVID at Taronga Zoo Sydney
An illumined trail of giant animal lanterns is yours to discover at Taronga Zoo Sydney’s Lights for the Wild 2019 backed by American Express next…
Posted on 27th March 2019 by Media Relations