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Statement Regarding Zoo Enrichment

Submitted 3 months 1 week ago by msmitham.
Taronga’s commitment to all animals in its care includes the provision of a stimulating and rich environment full of challenges and activities.
Rhino poaching in 2014 a terrible record

Rhino poaching in 2014 already a terrible record

Submitted 3 months 2 weeks ago by mturner.
Today is a sad day as reports out of South Africa state a record number of rhinos have been poached this year. To date, 1020 rhinos have died at the hands of poachers in South Africa alone, compared to last year when 1004 rhinos were killed.

Stay cool in Summer with Kylie the Keeper

Submitted 3 months 2 weeks ago by msmitham.
Hey Everybody! Just remember over the summer to drink plenty of water, wear plenty of sunscreen, plus your hat and sunglasses. Also, shady trees are the best to sit under☺️. Be Sun Smart and Slip! Slop! Slap!

Tambo comes of age

Submitted 3 months 2 weeks ago by pfahy.
Taronga Zoo is home to three beautiful Eastern Bongo (also known as Mountain Bongo), the youngest of which has recently become a fully fledged member of Taronga.
Elephant barn November 2014

Elephant facility nearing completion

Submitted 3 months 2 weeks ago by mturner.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Elephant barn and facility is nearing completion with the construction set to be finished by the end of the year.

Eclectus Parrot hatched at Taronga

Submitted 3 months 2 weeks ago by msmitham.
Keen-eyed visitors may be fortunate enough to spot a juvenile Eclectus Parrot in the Rainforest Aviary. Hatched mid-August the young female is now fully fledged and can be seen flying around the walk-through aviary.

Kylie the Keeper meets the Dinosaurs

Submitted 3 months 3 weeks ago by msmitham.
What!?!? I'm not playing...I'm testing the fun factor. Wind-Up Dinosaur toys are always fun...especially to race.

Never a dull moment for young chimps

Submitted 3 months 3 weeks ago by pfahy.
The Chimpanzee Sanctuary here at Taronga Zoo is becoming something that closely resembles a day-care centre.
Macca and Chuck

Hopes for Cassowary breeding success this season

Submitted 3 months 3 weeks ago by msmitham.
We have just begun a big season of bird breeding at Taronga Zoo, with many of our species starting to reproduce at this time of year.
Amargasaurus

What is a dinosaur?

Submitted 3 months 3 weeks ago by msmitham.
Dinosaurs are classified as reptiles, but they have many features that are not found in any living reptile today!

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Two Little Penguins from Manly were released to back the wild today! http://t.co/C6mDRMZz2G http://t.co/lHh196Bd7L
Always at home in trees, Taronga’s Sun Bear, Mary, enjoyed a snooze in the sunshine in her hammock today http://t.co/9e73YUKEEE
Kenya has destroyed 15 tonnes of illegal ivory in anti-poaching fight via @ABCNews http://t.co/d510hkXzlb
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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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