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Billy explores the Zoo

Submitted 3 days 11 hours ago by pfahy.
Don’t be surprised if on your next trip to Taronga you find yourself sharing a path with more than just keepers and other visitors!
Mpenzi the Black Rhino turns 10

Black Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdays

Submitted 1 week 2 days ago by mturner.
Over the past week, keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been celebrating two milestone birthdays for Black Rhinos, Mpenzi and Kufara, who turned 10 and five respectively.
Platypus released back to the river

Platypus found at the golf course

Submitted 1 week 3 days ago by mturner.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital received a Platypus recently after it was found a little lost at the golf course.

Farewell Howard

Submitted 1 week 5 days ago by msmitham.
Our Bird Show team is full of stars, but sadly today it is a little less bright as we say farewell to Howard the Barn Owl

Vale Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon

Submitted 2 weeks 1 day ago by pfahy.
Taronga’s primate keepers were very saddened to say goodbye to the Zoo’s much-loved Mueller’s Gibbon, Mary, today.
Brush-tailed Possum being handraised

Brush-tailed Possum gets a helping hand

Submitted 2 weeks 4 days ago by mturner.
A Keeper at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is currently hand raising an orphaned Brush-tailed Possum which is estimated to be less than six months old.

Snow Leopards prepare for their big move

Submitted 3 weeks 4 days ago by msmitham.
Our much-loved pair of Snow Leopards are preparing for their move to Billabong Wildlife Park in Port Macquarie today.
Echidna in care at Wildlife Hospital

Echidna in care at the Wildlife Hospital

Submitted 3 weeks 5 days ago by mturner.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital is currently caring for a male Echidna that was found on the side of the highway after most likely being hit by a car.

Kylie and the Gorillas

Submitted 4 weeks 1 day ago by msmitham.
Did you know that Taronga Zoo is in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute?

Froggy friends leap to it

Submitted 1 month 6 days ago by pfahy.
Sometimes our Green Tree Frog, Snozberry, doesn’t think about personal space!

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Public Notices

Statement Regarding Evacuation Safety Drill
Taronga is having an important safety evacuation drill after 3pm on Monday 8 December and all staff and visitors will be evacuated.
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Statement Regarding Zoo Enrichment
Taronga’s commitment to all animals in its care includes the provision of a stimulating and rich environment full of challenges and activities.
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Statement regarding fire in Zoo building
A fire broke out in a service building on the perimeter of Taronga Zoo overnight. Fire Brigade crews attended and extinguished the fire before 3am. No people or animals were injured in the fire. Preliminary investigations have found no suspicious circumstances.
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Taronga statement on Copenhagen Zoo lions
Taronga Zoo has very different policies on animal care than the Copenhagen Zoo.
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