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Huge hope for tiny turtlesThe conservation effort to save the Bellinger River Snapping Turtle from extinction has received a huge boost after 21 tiny turtles hatched as part…
Posted on 06th March 2017 by Media Relations
Lion cubs meet older siblingsThe Lion cubs are continuing to develop and progress well under the watchful eye of mother, Maya. Recently keepers have been working on introducing…
Posted on 03rd March 2017 by Media Relations
Zoo wins gold again at National Tourism AwardsOn the eve of its 40th birthday, Taronga Western Plains Zoo can lay claim to the title ‘Home of the best unique accommodation in Australia’. Again!
Posted on 27th February 2017 by Media Relations
TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO CELEBRATES 40 YEARSHappy birthday to the Zoo! Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is celebrating its 40th birthday today, having officially opened on 28 February 1977.
Posted on 27th February 2017 by Media Relations
Helping the reefFor the sixth year running Taronga Western Plains Zoo has played a pivotal role in the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef storing coral sperm…
Posted on 23rd February 2017 by Media Relations
Quokka joey emergesKeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the emergence of a Quokka joey from its mother’s pouch recently.
Posted on 23rd February 2017 by Media Relations
Lion cubs make public debutFour male Lion cubs have made their public debut at Taronga Western Plains Zoo and are now on exhibit for visitors to see.
Posted on 14th February 2017 by Media Relations
Statement - Zoo closureTaronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is closed today, Sunday 12 February 2017, due to the extreme weather conditions.
Posted on 11th February 2017 by Media Relations
Mud, glorious mudThis summer has been one of the hottest in recent memory with temperatures soaring in Sydney, a fact that isn’t lost on Taronga’s elephants and their…
Posted on 10th February 2017 by Media Relations
Taronga welcomes tiny troop of Squirrel Monkey babiesTaronga Zoo has welcomed four tiny Squirrel Monkey babies to its vibrant group.
Posted on 10th February 2017 by Media Relations
Taronga celebrates birth from world’s smallest foxTaronga Zoo is celebrating a birth from the world’s smallest fox species, with keepers monitoring the progress of a tiny Fennec Fox kit.
Posted on 02nd February 2017 by Media Relations
Sabai now weighs 220kgs!Sabai is going from strength to strength and was recently introduced to his brother Luk Chai
Posted on 31st January 2017 by Media Relations