Securing a shared future for wildlife and people

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BEHIND-THE-SCENES WITH OUR CORROBOREE FROG RECOVERY TEAM

Submitted 1 day 45 min ago by arussell.
This year Taronga Conservation Society released more than 500 Southern Corroboree Frog eggs into the wild.
Making a change at Bakhita's Cafe

Making a change at Bakhita's Cafe

Submitted 2 weeks 1 day ago by mturner.
Over the past 18 months the team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Bakhita’s Café have been making changes to help reduce the amount of single-use plastic utilised at the cafe.
Otter pup born February 2018

World Otter Day

Submitted 3 weeks 57 min ago by mturner.
Wednesday 30 May is World Otter Day, a day to raise awareness about the plight of the Otter species due to illegal wildlife trade and loss of habitat.
Volunteering

Celebrating the contribution of volunteers

Submitted 3 weeks 2 hours ago by mturner.
Last week Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrated National Volunteer Week with a special morning tea for our volunteers to thank them for the countless hours of time and service they provide to the Zoo every year.

TARONGA HELPS TO ESTABLISH A PHOTO DATABASE OF ENDANGERED AFRICAN SPECIES

Submitted 3 weeks 4 days ago by arussell.
Hundreds of photos taken in Kenya will help researchers determine the size of Giraffe and Zebra populations.

Coming soon to the Zoo - Wild Herds

Submitted 1 month 5 days ago by atickle.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s biggest investment in an animal exhibit to date, Lion Pride Lands, officially opened at Easter, and continues to prove popular with locals and travellers alike. But there’s more in store for visitors to enjoy this year, with yet another exciting precinct and the Zoo’s newest development ‘Wild Herds’, opening in June.

Join the Compost Revolution

Submitted 1 month 2 weeks ago by slievore.
This International Compost Awareness Week, buy discounted composting products and help Taronga fight extinction.

‘Treasured son’ arrives - Otter pup birth

Submitted 1 month 3 weeks ago by atickle.
Zoo keepers and staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted with the special arrival of an Oriental Small-clawed Otter pup, born on 20 February 2018!

Porntip pregnancy update

Submitted 1 month 3 weeks ago by atickle.
Elephants have the longest gestation period of any land animal at 22 months. And with just over two months left until her due date in July 2018, Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s pregnant Asian Elephant cow, Porntip, is on the home run.

Motorists can save Australian wildlife on the road

Submitted 2 months 1 week ago by gmills.
Motorists on the road during the autumn school holidays can help save Australian wildlife with some simple planning.

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Public Notices

White Rhino Macheo
Update on three year old White Rhino Macheo
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Public notice about Australia Habitat Phase 1 & Taronga Wildlife Retreat
As part of a 10 year Centenary Master Plan upgrade, Taronga has submitted plans to build an Australian Habitat Exhibit (phase 1) which includes an overnight conservation experience called the Taronga Wildlife Retreat.
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Statement regarding Danish zoo dissection
Taronga Zoo would not dissect animals for public display. Taronga’s first concern is always for the welfare and dignity of the remarkable animals in our care.
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Luk Chai Dental Statement
Taronga Zoo’s young male elephant, Luk Chai, 5, had some dental work on his tusks today. Taronga’s Senior Veterinarian, Dr Larry Vogelnest, said some elephants including Luk Chai, have brittle tusks that are prone to cracking and infection.
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