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In this video, Divisional Manager and bee enthusiast Elle Bombanato as well as Supervisor Simon Brown walk us through a typical hive inspection.
Posted on 06th December 2016 by Media Relations
A brief chat with Squirrel Monkey Keeper Renae Robinson
Posted on 06th December 2016 by Media Relations
Following the events of the last 48 hours in which Greig Tonkins, a Zoo Keeper at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, was seen on social media punching a…
Posted on 05th December 2016 by Media Relations
Nature-lovers can have an African safari-style experience without leaving NSW with the official opening of the Savannah Safari at Taronga Western…
Posted on 05th December 2016 by Media Relations
At 25 years old, Ralph has lived well beyond the average life span for his species.
Posted on 01st December 2016 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s male Asian Elephant calf has been officially named ‘Sabai’ meaning peaceful, happiness, relaxed or comfortable in Thai.
Posted on 26th November 2016 by Media Relations
Taronga’s six-year-old Giraffe, Kitoto, will embark on an epic journey across Australia on Monday, moving to a new home at Perth Zoo to play an…
Posted on 25th November 2016 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has won a golden double at the NSW Tourism Awards gala ceremony held last night in Sydney, taking out top honours in two…
Posted on 25th November 2016 by Media Relations
Over the past three months Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a baby boom in the Eland and Barbary Sheep herds!
Posted on 24th November 2016 by Media Relations
Since the birth of Dubbo's first ever elephant calf, who continues to do really well in his first few weeks, both his mum, Thong Dee and aunty,…
Posted on 24th November 2016 by Media Relations
Taronga's Backyard to Bush allows visitors to see Australia's Quokkas these school holidays.
Posted on 23rd November 2016 by Media Relations
Siri and Jelani, our two hand-raised cheetah cubs, are now 18 and 12 months old respectively, and live together at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Posted on 21st November 2016 by Media Relations