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Sea-lions splash into warmer weatherSea-lions splash into warmer weather
Sea-lions splash into warmer weather
Sea-lions splash into warmer weather

When you think of seals, do you think of big animals casually lounging on rocks in the sun, not moving an inch except for the occasional jaw-cracking…

Posted on 25th September 2012 by Media Relations

Support RhinosSupport Rhinos
Support Rhinos
Support Rhinos

How can you help the five Rhino species remaining in the world today?

Posted on 21st September 2012 by Media Relations

Zoofari Lodge gets a makeoverZoofari Lodge gets a makeover
Zoofari Lodge gets a makeover
Zoofari Lodge gets a makeover

The main house at Zoofari Lodge has undergone a major transformation over the past six weeks with the interior now featuring a more contemporary…

Posted on 20th September 2012 by Media Relations

Home to the Greater One-Horned RhinoHome to the Greater One-Horned Rhino
Home to the Greater One-Horned Rhino
Home to the Greater One-Horned Rhino

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is the only Zoo in Australia to hold the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros.

Posted on 20th September 2012 by Media Relations

Baby Boom at the ZooBaby Boom at the Zoo
Baby Boom at the Zoo
Baby Boom at the Zoo

Spring is in the air at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with staff welcoming five Zoo babies recently.

Posted on 19th September 2012 by Media Relations

My Christmas Adventure!My Christmas Adventure!
My Christmas Adventure!
My Christmas Adventure!

One of our keepers has said 'goodbye' to Taronga and 'hello' to Christmas Island to work with two struggling Australian animals.…

Posted on 19th September 2012 by Media Relations

Celebrating World Rhino DayCelebrating World Rhino Day
Celebrating World Rhino Day
Celebrating World Rhino Day

With World Rhino Day approaching, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the ongoing success of the Black Rhino breeding program at Taronga Western…

Posted on 18th September 2012 by Media Relations

World Rhino DayWorld Rhino Day
World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day

World Rhino Day started in 2010 to raise awareness and funds for the plight of all Rhino species in the world.

Posted on 17th September 2012 by Media Relations

Day Care Kids Help Taronga’s GorillasDay Care Kids Help Taronga’s Gorillas
Day Care Kids Help Taronga’s Gorillas
Day Care Kids Help Taronga’s Gorillas

Environmental enrichment plays a crucial role in the day to day activities of our animals and on the primate division keepers are always trying to…

Posted on 10th September 2012 by Media Relations

Spring Magpie ActionSpring Magpie Action
Spring Magpie Action
Spring Magpie Action

Magpies have started to appear in the news with stories about swooping on pedestrians and bike riders. It’s not because they’re aggressive but they’…

Posted on 06th September 2012 by Media Relations

Cubs reach their 12 month milestoneCubs reach their 12 month milestone
Cubs reach their 12 month milestone
Cubs reach their 12 month milestone

The 27th of August marked the first birthday of Taronga’s three tiger cubs, Kembali, Sakti, and their sister Kartika.

Posted on 05th September 2012 by Media Relations

Mahale passes the milestones his own wayMahale passes the milestones his own way
Mahale passes the milestones his own way
Mahale passes the milestones his own way

With the passing of another year, Taronga’s young Western Lowland Gorilla Mahale, shows no sign of changing the way he gets about.

Posted on 28th August 2012 by Media Relations