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Release of zoo-bred birds boosts critically endangered Regent Honeyeater numbersIn a significant step towards the conservation of one of Australia’s most critically endangered birds, 49 zoo-bred Regent Honeyeaters have been…
Posted on 18th September 2024 by Media Relations
FIRST SPRING DELIVERY A TALL ORDER AT DUBBO ZOOTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s Giraffe herd has welcomed a leggy delivery, with a calf born into the herd just ahead of the start of Spring.
Posted on 09th September 2024 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo Ele-brates Jumbo NewsTaronga Western Plains Zoo is eagerly preparing for a jumbo arrival with Elephant Keepers confirming the pregnancy of 18-year-old Asian Elephant…
Posted on 30th August 2024 by Media Relations
Harbour View Cinema returns for 2024!Welcome the warmer weather with Taronga's open-air Harbour View Cinema, returning this Spring over the October long weekend.
Posted on 20th August 2024 by Media Relations
No Laughing matterIn a suburban backyard in Sydney, a peculiar sight sparked concern and curiosity — a Laughing Kookaburra found grounded and seemingly unwell. Known…
Posted on 20th August 2024 by Media Relations
Taronga collaborates with international partners to conserve the iconic platypusA world-first research program aiming to conserve the iconic Platypus is now underway on Dundullimal Tubba-Gah Wiradjuri Country at Taronga Western…
Posted on 07th August 2024 by Media Relations
Celebrating the BantengAlso known as the Tembadau, the Banteng is a species of wild bovine found in Southeast Asia.
Posted on 07th August 2024 by Media Relations
Jump, slither and crawl into ARCTaronga Zoo Sydney is delighted to announce the official opening of its Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Centre (ARC). Coming just in time for…
Posted on 26th June 2024 by Media Relations
Koala safely returned to the wildA Koala joey has been safely returned to the wild after a check-up at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
Posted on 24th June 2024 by Media Relations
New babies on the way on World Giraffe DayThe Zoo has announced the news on World Giraffe Day, and Keeper Glyn Avery said as many as six females are pregnant in the Zoo’s Giraffe breeding…
Posted on 19th June 2024 by Media Relations
Rhino duo due at Dubbo ZooKeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are preparing for the pitter patter of little hooves, with the Southern Black Rhino conservation breeding…
Posted on 16th June 2024 by Media Relations