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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

A magical moment for a critically endangered rhinoA magical moment for a critically endangered rhino
A magical moment for a critically endangered rhino
A magical moment for a critically endangered rhino

Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Senior Vet, Benn Bryant recently assisted at the birth of a rare Sumatran Rhino at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary

Posted on 24th August 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 24th August 2012 by Media Relations

Mary moves in!Mary moves in!
Mary moves in!
Mary moves in!

Mary the Malayan Sun Bear has made the move to Taronga Zoo, and is settling into new surroundings! The boisterous two and a half year old is now on…

Posted on 23rd August 2012 by Media Relations

Keeper Diary: Raising OwlsKeeper Diary: Raising Owls
Keeper Diary: Raising Owls
Keeper Diary: Raising Owls

What does it take to become a surrogate father to two Sooty Owl chicks? Read Grey Fisher's owl diary.

Posted on 20th August 2012 by Media Relations

Binturong high up in the skyBinturong high up in the sky
Binturong high up in the sky
Binturong high up in the sky

As soon as Courtney the keeper lets them run outside in the morning, Pepper, the female, and Sari, the young male, rush to their breakfast - but not…

Posted on 15th August 2012 by Media Relations

Chimps Chase Away the Winter BluesChimps Chase Away the Winter Blues
Chimps Chase Away the Winter Blues
Chimps Chase Away the Winter Blues

It may be winter here in Sydney but that’s not stopping the chimp family from enjoying the great outdoors….especially the younger members of the…

Posted on 14th August 2012 by Media Relations

Taronga recognised for sustainabilityTaronga recognised for sustainability
Taronga recognised for sustainability

#Sustainability, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga recognised for sustainability

Taronga Zoo was recognised as a Bronze Level Partner of the NSW Government Sustainable Advantage Program on Monday 23 July.

Posted on 26th July 2012 by Media Relations