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Zoo welcomes three Cheetah cubsTaronga 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 birthTaronga 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 elephantsThere 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!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 CelebrationsIn 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
Koala joeys emerge in time for ChristmasTaronga Zoo’s koala keepers received an early gift this festive season, with two koala joeys emerging from the pouch just in time for Christmas.
Posted on 22nd December 2016 by Media Relations
Sabai updateAt six weeks old and weighing in at 172kgs, Sabai our Elephant calf is definitely growing. His birth weight was 101kg.
Posted on 22nd December 2016 by Media Relations
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR TARONGA’S ANIMALSChristmas came early today for Taronga Zoo’s Meerkats, Ring-tailed Lemurs and Australian Sea Lions, who spent the morning feasting on some festive-…
Posted on 21st December 2016 by Media Relations
Kamari turns one!It’s a special day for one of Taronga Western Plains Zoo residents - Kamari, our Southern White Rhino turns one today!
Posted on 19th December 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes two stripey new arrivalsTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s Zebra herd has grown again following the birth of two foals on 25 November and 4 December 2016.
Posted on 16th December 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo reduces carbon footprint with new solar panelsTaronga Western Plains Zoo has installed a significant solar panel system on the roof of the Savannah Visitor Plaza this month, to help reduce its…
Posted on 16th December 2016 by Media Relations
Taronga Welcomes Squirrel Monkeys Into New Jungle WalkGet up close to our cheeky Squirrel Monkeys these school holidays and watch them climb and play as you walk through their Amazon jungle.
Posted on 16th December 2016 by Media Relations