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Przewalski's Horse foal born in February 2014
Breeding success continues at the Zoo
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the arrival of a female Przewalski’s Horse...
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One of our Little Penguin chicks
Final penguin chick enters the crèche
The final chick for Taronga Zoo’s 2013-2014 Little Penguin breeding season is in our crèche...
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Sculptures receive some TLC
While you’re out and about you may notice that some of Taronga’s Wild! Rhinos may have apparently...
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Przewalski's Horse foal born in February 2014
Breeding success continues at the Zoo
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the arrival of a female Przewalski’s Horse...
> More
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Blogs

Taronga's Seal Show stars are taking a few days off and are currently on display
Seal Show stars enjoy a break at Seal Cove
This week will see a fur seal invasion of Taronga’s Great Southern Oceans’ Seal Cove exhibit!
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Spiny Leaf Insects have exceptional camouflage
Meet the masters of disguise
We’ve been breeding a number of baby Spiny Leaf Insects at Backyard to Bush. Interestingly, these...
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Breeding success continues at the Zoo
 

Public Notice

Sculptures receive some TLC
Friday 28th February 2014
While you’re out and about you may notice that some of Taronga’s Wild! Rhinos may have apparently wandered away from their locations.
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Taronga statement
Wednesday 12th February 2014
Taronga’s first concern is always for the welfare and dignity of the 4,000 remarkable animals in our care.
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Taronga statement on euthanasia
Monday 10th February 2014
Taronga’s goal is to protect and secure a future for wildlife, and our zoos manage animals according to the welfare needs of individuals, and the sustainability of the populations in our care.
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Update - Taronga Western Plains Zoo statement
Thursday 30th January 2014
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's veterinary and laboratory investigations have confirmed White Rhino, Digger passed away due to acute liver failure.
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo statement
Tuesday 14th January 2014
Staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are saddened by the passing of the young male White Rhino, Digger, who passed away suddenly on Monday 13 January 2014.
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Travelling to Taronga from the Northern Beaches between 2 and 4 January 2014
Monday 16th December 2013
Roads and Maritime will install a concrete median safety barrier (60 centimetres high) along the existing median on Spit Road, between Medusa Street and Pearl Bay Avenue, Mosman. The first stage of this work will be carried out over a continuous 48 hour period from 8am on Thursday 2 January 2014 to 8am on Saturday 4 January 2014. For alternate travel arrangements please...
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NSW Health Reconfirms No TB Risk To Zoo Visitors
Wednesday 25th April 2012
A recent NSW Ministry of Health investigation into the risk to humans of tuberculosis (TB) from animals at Taronga Zoo has found there is no risk to visitors and there are no cases of tuberculosis among zoo staff.
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