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Sydney schoolgirl raises $500 to support Sumatran Tigers

Submitted 4 months 2 weeks ago by pfahy.
Taronga Zoo’s big cat keepers had the chance to say a big thank you to a Sydney schoolgirl who helped raise more than $500 to support Sumatran Tiger conservation.
Addax calf

Addax calf born

Submitted 4 months 2 weeks ago by mturner.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a female Addax calf to the herd on 15 September 2014.

Vale Wee-Wak

Submitted 4 months 2 weeks ago by msmitham.
Wee-Wak was loved by many, and is survived by Patrick the last remaining Victorian Crowned Pigeon in the country.

Tiquie prepares for big move

Submitted 5 months 2 days ago by pfahy.
Our much-loved Brazilian Tapir, Tiquie, has been in training recently ahead of her move to a new home at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland.

Sydney Funnel-web Spiders step out for Spring

Submitted 5 months 3 days ago by pfahy.
Sydney is home to one of the world’s most venomous creatures, the Sydney Funnel-web Spider. As the weather warms so does your chance of encountering these typically underground dwellers.

Project tackles human‐bear conflict in Nepal

Submitted 5 months 4 days ago by pfahy.
Over 1000 Nepalese villagers have now received training in how to protect livestock and crops and avoid conflict with Himalayan bear species through a Taronga Field Conservation Grant.
Tilly and seal

‘Fish for Good’ Competition Winner Tilly meets Taronga’s Marine Life

Submitted 5 months 4 days ago by msmitham.

Aussie animals star in new talk

Submitted 5 months 5 days ago by pfahy.
We’re offering a fun new experience for our guests at Backyard to Bush, with the Aussie Bush Talk at our Red kangaroo yard each day at 11.30am.

NAIDOC Week at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Submitted 5 months 1 week ago by pfahy.
NAIDOC Week was celebrated in the last week of Term at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, as it is usually celebrated in September in Dubbo.

Chimp community continues to grow

Submitted 5 months 1 week ago by pfahy.
There must be something in the water here at Taronga’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary!

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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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