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A visit from the dentistA visit from the dentist
A visit from the dentist
A visit from the dentist

In January, Specialist Veterinary Dentist, Dr David Clarke visited Taronga Western Plains Zoo to perform dental procedures on a nine year old…

Posted on 24th January 2017 by Media Relations

Galapagos Tortoise hatchlings turn threeGalapagos Tortoise hatchlings turn three
Galapagos Tortoise hatchlings turn three
Galapagos Tortoise hatchlings turn three

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Galapagos Tortoise hatchlings, Turbo and Peńa, the most recent Galapagos Tortoise hatchlings born at the Zoo, are…

Posted on 23rd January 2017 by Media Relations

Taronga statement about power outageTaronga statement about power outage
Taronga statement about power outage
Taronga statement about power outage

There was a partial power outage at Taronga Zoo just after 1pm today.

Posted on 19th January 2017 by Media Relations

Summer Sleepovers at the ZooSummer Sleepovers at the Zoo
Summer Sleepovers at the Zoo
Summer Sleepovers at the Zoo

Whether you’re a native Sydneysider or exploring the city for the first time, you’re likely to spend a day at Taronga Zoo over the summer holidays.…

Posted on 19th January 2017 by Media Relations

Red Panda cub gets a helping handRed Panda cub gets a helping hand
Red Panda cub gets a helping hand
Red Panda cub gets a helping hand

A Red Panda cub is making a remarkable recovery at Taronga Zoo with the help of a surrogate mum and a cuddly soft toy.

Posted on 18th January 2017 by Media Relations

Have your say in focus groupHave your say in focus group
Have your say in focus group
Have your say in focus group

Researchers from Taronga and the University of NSW are looking for participants to take part in a focus group about visitor experiences at zoos.

Posted on 16th January 2017 by Media Relations

New chimps given space to bondNew chimps given space to bond
New chimps given space to bond
New chimps given space to bond

Visitors may have noticed that a section of Taronga’s Chimpanzee exhibit has been closed to the public on certain days in January.

Posted on 13th January 2017 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes three Cheetah cubsZoo welcomes three Cheetah cubs
Zoo welcomes three Cheetah cubs
Zoo welcomes three Cheetah cubs

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating breeding success with the birth of three Cheetah cubs, one male and two females on 20 October 2016.

Posted on 12th January 2017 by Media Relations

Zoo excited for pending Black Rhino birthZoo excited for pending Black Rhino birth
Zoo excited for pending Black Rhino birth
Zoo excited for pending Black Rhino birth

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited for the arrival of the pitter patter of little Black Rhinoceros calf feet in May 2017, with Kufara expecting…

Posted on 10th January 2017 by Media Relations

Trunk or treat? An enriching Halloween for Taronga’s elephantsTrunk or treat? An enriching Halloween for Taronga’s elephants
Trunk or treat? An enriching Halloween for Taronga’s elephants
Trunk or treat? An enriching Halloween for Taronga’s elephants

There are certain times of the year when the keepers get to have more fun than usual when creating enrichment items and one such time is Halloween.

Posted on 06th January 2017 by Media Relations

You say Bandicoot, I say BandiCUTE!You say Bandicoot, I say BandiCUTE!
You say Bandicoot, I say BandiCUTE!
You say Bandicoot, I say BandiCUTE!

A Long-nosed Bandicoot was recently discovered lurking in the gardens of Taronga’s Bird Show.

Posted on 03rd January 2017 by Media Relations

Taronga Zoo Centenary Birthday CelebrationsTaronga Zoo Centenary Birthday Celebrations
Taronga Zoo Centenary Birthday Celebrations
Taronga Zoo Centenary Birthday Celebrations

In 1916 Taronga Zoo opened its doors on Sydney’s North Shore and in 2016 we celebrated a century of wildlife commitment in style.

Posted on 23rd December 2016 by Media Relations