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Zoo Takes Volunteers to Lunch for Volunteer WeekZoo Takes Volunteers to Lunch for Volunteer Week
Zoo Takes Volunteers to Lunch for Volunteer Week
Zoo Takes Volunteers to Lunch for Volunteer Week

Taronga celebrated its 550 volunteers and their incredible contribution to wild life through behavioural studies, administration, guest services and…

Posted on 29th May 2012 by Media Relations

Rare Addax Calf BornRare Addax Calf Born
Rare Addax Calf Born
Rare Addax Calf Born

Keepers are excited by the arrival of a female Addax calf on Tuesday 8 May 2012.

Posted on 22nd May 2012 by Media Relations

From Italy with LoveFrom Italy with Love
From Italy with Love
From Italy with Love

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has recently welcomed the arrival of three Ring-tailed Lemurs from Rome Zoo in Italy.

Posted on 22nd May 2012 by Media Relations

Four tiny Eye-lash VipersFour tiny Eye-lash Vipers
Four tiny Eye-lash Vipers
Four tiny Eye-lash Vipers

Keepers over at Reptile World have welcomed four tiny Eyelash Vipers which are being cared for behind the scenes.

Posted on 21st May 2012 by Media Relations

‘Snuggie’ Time?‘Snuggie’ Time?
‘Snuggie’ Time?
‘Snuggie’ Time?

Winter is steadily imposing itself on Sydney and the temperatures are dropping. Some of us may crank up the heat, whilst others may don a ‘snuggie’,…

Posted on 14th May 2012 by Media Relations

Zoological Hidden TreasureZoological Hidden Treasure
Zoological Hidden Treasure
Zoological Hidden Treasure

Today I was unbelievably lucky to see the equivalent of zoological hidden treasure here at Taronga Zoo.

Posted on 10th May 2012 by Media Relations

Little Penguins Return to the WildLittle Penguins Return to the Wild
Little Penguins Return to the Wild
Little Penguins Return to the Wild

A Little Penguin which nearly suffocated due to a fishing net was rehabilitated by Taronga Wildlife Hospital and released back into the wild!

Posted on 07th May 2012 by Media Relations

Time for BreakfastTime for Breakfast
Time for Breakfast
Time for Breakfast

Breakfast time at the Giraffe exhibit at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is busy with 10 Giraffes all vying for the best position at the food box when the…

Posted on 01st May 2012 by Media Relations

Protecting Platypus in the Macquarie RiverProtecting Platypus in the Macquarie River
Protecting Platypus in the Macquarie River
Protecting Platypus in the Macquarie River

The Zoo’s Project Platypus community conservation education program will start its second year with a field day for primary school students in May…

Posted on 26th April 2012 by Media Relations

Galapagos Tortoise night house gets a makeoverGalapagos Tortoise night house gets a makeover
Galapagos Tortoise night house gets a makeover
Galapagos Tortoise night house gets a makeover

The Galapagos Tortoise at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are enjoying new surroundings in their night house after it underwent a major transformation…

Posted on 26th April 2012 by Media Relations

Zoo celebrates Wild Mother’s DayZoo celebrates Wild Mother’s Day
Zoo celebrates Wild Mother’s Day
Zoo celebrates Wild Mother’s Day

One of the Zoo’s most recent mothers, Lilli Pilli the Koala is celebrating Mother’s Day for the first time.

Posted on 26th April 2012 by Media Relations

Siamangs celebrate Easter at the ZooSiamangs celebrate Easter at the Zoo
Siamangs celebrate Easter at the Zoo
Siamangs celebrate Easter at the Zoo

The Zoo’s Siamang Ape pair, Puteri and Saudara, have enjoyed some special Easter treats at the Zoo today.

Posted on 05th April 2012 by Media Relations