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African Lion Pride Lands set to impressTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s much anticipated African Lion Pride Lands is set to impress, as construction of the $9 million exhibit nears completion…
Posted on 23rd November 2017 by Media Relations
Discovering more about wildlife diseaseTaronga Wildlife Officer Jane Hall returns from a whirlwind research trip that saw her meeting with wildlife diseases experts from all over the world…
Posted on 21st November 2017 by Media Relations
Rare Black Rhino calf born on HalloweenTaronga Western Plains Zoo is pleased to announce the arrival of a rare Southern Black Rhinoceros calf, born on 31 October to mother Bakhita and…
Posted on 21st November 2017 by Media Relations
Zoo wins big at NSW Tourism AwardsFor the fourth year running, Taronga Western Plains Zoo has taken out Gold in the ‘Unique Accommodation’ category at the 2017 NSW Tourism Awards.
Posted on 17th November 2017 by Media Relations
Black-handed Spider Monkey baby born at the ZooA recent birth at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is being celebrated for more reasons than one – a new Black-handed Spider Monkey baby is the first to be…
Posted on 15th November 2017 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes new DirectorTaronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes a new Director.
Posted on 07th November 2017 by Media Relations
First birthday for Asian Elephant calf SabaiTo celebrate his first birthday, Keepers prepared Sabai some special treats to enjoy on exhibit alongside his mother, Thong Dee, and aunty, Porntip!
Posted on 02nd November 2017 by Media Relations
Cheetah cub trio turns oneOn 20 October, Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s three Cheetah juvenile cubs turned one!
Posted on 24th October 2017 by Media Relations
Fellowship UpdateTaronga Wildlife Hospital nurses Frances Hulst and Debbie Pritchard return from working with Woylie in western NSW.
Posted on 20th October 2017 by Media Relations
Taronga welcomes Meerkat pupsTaronga Zoo’s Meerkat mob continues to grow, with keepers celebrating the birth of the first litter of playful pups this year.
Posted on 11th October 2017 by Media Relations
Tasmanian Devil joeys born at the ZooTaronga Western Plains Zoo is pleased to announce the arrival of two healthy litters of Tasmanian Devil joeys.
Posted on 10th October 2017 by Media Relations
Bongo breeding program – Maisha meets a maleOur Bongo breeding program has been given an exciting boost! We will soon be introducing a new female, Maisha, to the Zoo’s male Bongo for mating.
Posted on 04th October 2017 by Media Relations