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Witnessing a slice of history in DubboWitnessing a slice of history in Dubbo
Witnessing a slice of history in Dubbo
Witnessing a slice of history in Dubbo

Read Elephant Keeper Bobby-Jo's account of witnessing the birth of the elephant calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Posted on 04th November 2016 by Media Relations

It's a boy! First Elephant calf born in DubboIt's a boy! First Elephant calf born in Dubbo
It's a boy! First Elephant calf born in Dubbo
It's a boy! First Elephant calf born in Dubbo

Taronga is thrilled to announce the birth of the first Asian Elephant calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.

Posted on 03rd November 2016 by Media Relations

Shark study is FINished for another yearShark study is FINished for another year
Shark study is FINished for another year
Shark study is FINished for another year

10 Port Jackson Sharks have been re-released into Sydney harbour

Posted on 02nd November 2016 by Media Relations

More accolades for Zoo's overnight experiencesMore accolades for Zoo's overnight experiences
More accolades for Zoo's overnight experiences
More accolades for Zoo's overnight experiences

The accolades are continuing to roll in for Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s overnight experiences, with Zoofari Lodge receiving two gongs in the LUX…

Posted on 01st November 2016 by Media Relations

Elephants know how to beat the heatElephants know how to beat the heat
Elephants know how to beat the heat
Elephants know how to beat the heat

Warmer weather means more outdoor fun for the elephant herd at Taronga Zoo. Being very social animals, elephants interact with each other in many…

Posted on 31st October 2016 by Media Relations

Thong Dee in final stages of pregnancyThong Dee in final stages of pregnancy
Thong Dee in final stages of pregnancy
Thong Dee in final stages of pregnancy

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s expectant Asian Elephant, Thong Dee is continuing to do well as she reaches the final stage of her pregnancy.

Posted on 30th October 2016 by Media Relations

Joining the Aussie Backyard Bird CountJoining the Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Joining the Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Joining the Aussie Backyard Bird Count

Recently a group of staff and volunteers from Taronga Western Plains Zoo participated in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count which involved heading into…

Posted on 30th October 2016 by Media Relations

Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!
Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!
Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!

Taronga will get in the spooky spirit this weekend, hosting its 2nd annual “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween Spooktacular!

Posted on 28th October 2016 by Media Relations

Baby boom in the Eland herdBaby boom in the Eland herd
Baby boom in the Eland herd
Baby boom in the Eland herd

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Eland herd is experiencing a baby boom with 10 calves born over the past two months.

Posted on 26th October 2016 by Media Relations

New hope for critically endangered turtlesNew hope for critically endangered turtles
New hope for critically endangered turtles

#Conservation, #Recovery Programs, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

New hope for critically endangered turtles

Bellinger River Snapping Turtles have been observed mating in their new home at Taronga Zoo, giving hope to researchers working to save the…

Posted on 26th October 2016 by Media Relations

Give Ring-Tails a "brake"!Give Ring-Tails a "brake"!
Give Ring-Tails a "brake"!
Give Ring-Tails a "brake"!

No this isn't a photo of a two tailed possum – it's Atticus the Ringtail Possum with his twin sister Gabriella hiding underneath!

Posted on 25th October 2016 by Media Relations

Rajah turns oneRajah turns one
Rajah turns one
Rajah turns one

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s first Greater One-horned Rhino calf, Rajah celebrates his first birthday today.

Posted on 25th October 2016 by Media Relations