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Our young condor chick has begun to be more mobile these days. In preparation for her big move from her condor crèche to aviary life, she has been…
Posted on 30th January 2012 by Media Relations
Following that crazy storms over the weekend, the weather has now started to warm up again with the sun out and temperatures over 30 degrees.
Posted on 18th January 2012 by Media Relations
This year Taronga Western Plains Zoo will celebrate 35th years of caring for wildlife on Tuesday 28 February 2012.
Posted on 17th January 2012 by Media Relations
Local student, Anton Nankivill recently visited the Zoo to present a cheque to the Taronga Foundation following his school’s amazing efforts to raise…
Posted on 16th January 2012 by Media Relations
Taronga’s precious male Sumatran Tiger cubs have cracked the 20 kilogram mark. The female, Kartika is just trailing her brothers at a robust 18…
Posted on 12th January 2012 by Media Relations
On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14 February 2012, the Zoo will be hosting a unique dining experience that is sure to be a night to remember for you and…
Posted on 10th January 2012 by Media Relations
If you were to chat to our bird keepers about breeding and caring for Regent Honeyeaters, there’s one character they often refer to, which has, shall…
Posted on 09th January 2012 by Media Relations
With the mercury hovering around the 30 degree mark, our Brazilian Tapir, ‘Tiquie’ got a cooling hose-down from her keeper.
Posted on 04th January 2012 by Media Relations
When most people think of nests, they think of birds. Do you know that otters make nests every day?
Posted on 03rd January 2012 by Media Relations
A whopping 100 kilogram Green Turtle had a fantastic end to the year, making a full recovery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital and splashing back into the…
Posted on 29th December 2011 by Media Relations
When most people think of the Bird Show, it is naturally birds that spring to mind, however the team is currently experimenting with something…
Posted on 28th December 2011 by Media Relations
This has been an exciting week for our gorilla group as they were treated to some Christmas enrichment.
Posted on 23rd December 2011 by Media Relations