Protecting the Platypus
At Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, a world-first facility is reshaping the future of one of Australia’s most iconic animals species: the…
Posted on 07th October 2025 by Media Relations
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Better the (Tassie) Devil you knowBetter the (Tassie) Devil you know
Better the (Tassie) Devil you know
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed three new Tasmanian Devils who are ready to meet guests this spring!
Posted on 17th September 2025 by Media Relations
Lion cubs on PatrolLion cubs on Patrol
Lion cubs on Patrol
Guests are being invited to walk on the wild side at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and see seven-month-old cubs Kaari, Mzuri and Nguvu like never…
Posted on 17th September 2025 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo Wins Big in Industry Awards NightDubbo Zoo Wins Big in Industry Awards Night
Dubbo Zoo Wins Big in Industry Awards Night
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has swept the field at the recent Zoo and Aquarium Association of Australasia (ZAA) Awards, claiming two of the five gongs…
Posted on 16th September 2025 by Media Relations
Hand-raised Giraffe calf makes debutHand-raised Giraffe calf makes debut
Hand-raised Giraffe calf makes debut
A hand-raised Giraffe calf has made his public debut at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Posted on 15th September 2025 by Media Relations
Answer their Call this International Primate DayAnswer their Call this International Primate Day
Answer their Call this International Primate Day
Today is International Primate Day! To celebrate, we have partnered with MobileMuster to raise vital funds for primate conservation.
Posted on 01st September 2025 by Media Relations
Taronga volunteers flock together to restore Regent Honeyeater habitatTaronga volunteers flock together to restore Regent Honeyeater habitat
Taronga volunteers flock together to restore Regent Honeyeater habitat
Keepers, youth volunteers, family and friends from Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Taronga Zoo Sydney have rolled up their sleeves, joining an army of…
Posted on 27th August 2025 by Media Relations
From the Pacific Highway to the Pacific Ocean:From the Pacific Highway to the Pacific Ocean:
From the Pacific Highway to the Pacific Ocean:
A young Little Penguin has been given a second chance and released back to the wild of the Pacific Ocean after being rescued from an unlikely…
Posted on 26th August 2025 by Media Relations
Lion cub trio named in time for World Lion DayLion cub trio named in time for World Lion Day
Lion cub trio named in time for World Lion Day
A trio of Lion cubs at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been named just in time for World Lion Day on Sunday 10 August 2025. The male cub has…
Posted on 06th August 2025 by Media Relations
Man's best friend befriends Cheetah cubMan's best friend befriends Cheetah cub
Man's best friend befriends Cheetah cub
Keepers have sought help from an unlikely source in their continued efforts to hand-raise a Cheetah cub born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo earlier…
Posted on 28th July 2025 by Media Relations
Young Platypus released back to the Blue MountainsYoung Platypus released back to the Blue Mountains
Young Platypus released back to the Blue Mountains
After 11-weeks of treatment and rehabilitation at Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Sydney, a juvenile male platypus has been returned home to the Blue…
Posted on 17th July 2025 by Media Relations
World Ranger DayWorld Ranger Day
World Ranger Day
Thursday July 31st is World Ranger Day, a day to thank and honour them for their brave work looking out for wildlife.
Posted on 13th July 2025 by Media Relations