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Plains-wanderer chicks pass health checkTaronga Western Plains Zoo's four Plains-wanderer chicks undergo their first health check and pass with flying colours.
Posted on 23rd February 2021 by Media Relations
Passionate about the PangolinPangolins are one of the most fascinating and bizarre mammals in the world and are often referred to as a walking pine-cone. They are “the most…
Posted on 19th February 2021 by Media Relations
Vale BurmaTaronga Western Plains Zoo is mourning the loss of much-loved Asian Elephant Burma, one of the oldest Asian Elephants in Australia.
Posted on 11th February 2021 by Media Relations
Scientists playing key role in protecting reefTaronga’s scientists are making a significant contribution towards securing a future for the Great Barrier Reef by cryopreserving cells of reef-…
Posted on 10th February 2021 by Media Relations
Students gain insights into conservation in DubboLast week eight university students descended on Taronga Western Plains Zoo as part of their final year of the Taronga Wildlife Conservation degree.…
Posted on 08th February 2021 by Media Relations
Four rare Plains-wanderer chicks hatch at DubboTaronga Western Plains Zoo continued its breeding success for the critically endangered Plains-wanderer with four chicks hatching from two separate…
Posted on 04th February 2021 by Media Relations
Record month at the Wildlife HospitalTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has recorded its busiest month ever in terms of free-ranging wildlife admissions.
Posted on 19th January 2021 by Media Relations
Year in review2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. Taronga Western Plains Zoo had its first extended closure period in the zoo’s history due to the Covid-…
Posted on 21st December 2020 by Media Relations
Important Milestone in Reforesting SumatraThe International Rhino Foundation (IRF) and Taronga Conservation Society Australia have partnered with the Sumatra to design and implement a…
Posted on 16th December 2020 by Media Relations
Sky Safari reopeningAfter eight long months, this summer our beloved Sky Safari experience makes its long-awaited return to Taronga Zoo! From Monday 14 December 2020, we…
Posted on 04th December 2020 by Media Relations
Asian Elephant Luk Chai departs DubboMuch loved Taronga Western Plains Zoo resident, Asian Elephant Luk Chai, departed Dubbo on 2 December 2020 and travelled overnight to Melbourne Zoo,…
Posted on 03rd December 2020 by Media Relations