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A visit to the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, by Nerida Taylor

Submitted 4 hours 28 min ago by atickle.
Thanks to a Zoo Friends fellowship, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Keeper, Nerida Taylor, travelled to Sumatra in May 2017 to meet and work with Sumatran Rhinos. She found she had to pinch herself a number of times to check that she wasn’t imagining where she was.

World Giraffe Day - A day dedicated to gentle giants

Submitted 6 days 3 hours ago by smcreaddie.
Today marks a very special day for giraffes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and around the world.
Taronga Zoo Sydney is working to limit its environmental impact

Taronga Zoo: Putting a stop to single-use plastics

Submitted 3 weeks 1 day ago by abrowning.
We can all do something to reduce the amount of plastic waste in our environment. Here's what Taronga is doing to reduce its environmental impact.
Pygmy Hippo laps up fun in the family pond

Pygmy Hippo laps up the fun

Submitted 3 weeks 5 days ago by gmills.
Kamina, our Pygmy Hippo calf is thriving, and Keeper Gabe Virgona explains why it’s easiest to see her before mid-afternoon each day.
Lion cubs now six months old

Lions cubs growing up

Submitted 4 weeks 1 day ago by smcreaddie.
Four Lion cubs are now six months old
Asian Elephant Pak Boon with her first calf Tukta at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Elephant birth update: Taronga keepers at the ready for calf due within days

Submitted 1 month 5 days ago by abrowning.
Keeper Johny updates us on the progress of our Asian Elephant Pak Boon who’s calf is due to be born any day now.

10 endangered species saved from extinction by zoos

Submitted 1 month 6 days ago by abrowning.
Zoos across the world are helping keep endangered species safe from extinction. Here are 10 amazing species saved from the brink by zoo conservation.

Helping to save the pack

Submitted 1 month 1 week ago by pfahy.
African Wild Dog populations have dwindled rapidly in recent times due to habitat loss, disease and poaching activities, leaving only 3000-5000 remaining in the wild. This is a scary statistic!

Getting ready for a baby Elephant at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Submitted 1 month 1 week ago by abrowning.
It’s all hands on deck at Taronga Zoo as keepers prepare for the birth of an Asian Elephant. Here’s keeper Tim on how Taronga’s staff—and the elephants—are getting ready for the big moment.

Getting to know Gung

Submitted 1 month 3 weeks ago by pfahy.
With the much-anticipated birth of Pak Boon’s second calf getting closer, there is one important factor that hasn’t received as much attention – and his name is Gung.

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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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