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Zoo in the running for People's Choice AwardZoo in the running for People's Choice Award
Zoo in the running for People's Choice Award
Zoo in the running for People's Choice Award

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is once again a finalist in the tourist attraction and unique accommodation categories at the 2016 NSW Tourism Awards to…

Posted on 25th October 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo celebrates 30 years of volunteeringZoo celebrates 30 years of volunteering
Zoo celebrates 30 years of volunteering
Zoo celebrates 30 years of volunteering

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating 30 years of volunteering, with a special morning tea today to mark this significant milestone and thank the…

Posted on 24th October 2016 by Media Relations

What's in a name?What's in a name?
What's in a name?
What's in a name?

Our two newest Meerkat pups have names, Ntombi and Xolani.

Posted on 21st October 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes African Wild Dog pupsZoo welcomes African Wild Dog pups
Zoo welcomes African Wild Dog pups
Zoo welcomes African Wild Dog pups

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the arrival of 11 African Wild Dog pups to the conservation breeding program for this endangered species.

Posted on 20th October 2016 by Media Relations

What Personal Space?What Personal Space?
What Personal Space?
What Personal Space?

Ruby the Red Kangaroo takes togetherness too far

Posted on 18th October 2016 by Media Relations

A Weighty IssueA Weighty Issue
A Weighty Issue
A Weighty Issue

Today was weigh-in day for our Cotton Top Tamarins

Posted on 17th October 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga celebrates 100th birthdayTaronga celebrates 100th birthday
Taronga celebrates 100th birthday
Taronga celebrates 100th birthday

Taronga Zoo celebrated its 100th birthday today, serving up surprises for its giraffes, elephants and more than 6000 guests to mark a century of…

Posted on 07th October 2016 by Media Relations

Shoulder to Shoulder – we have arrived!Shoulder to Shoulder – we have arrived!
Shoulder to Shoulder – we have arrived!
Shoulder to Shoulder – we have arrived!

Shoulder to Shoulder - the final day

Posted on 06th October 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga welcomes Shoulder to Shoulder walkersTaronga welcomes Shoulder to Shoulder walkers
Taronga welcomes Shoulder to Shoulder walkers
Taronga welcomes Shoulder to Shoulder walkers

Taronga and the Department of Family and Community Services today helped welcome 29 young people from the Burbangana and Walanmarra programs after…

Posted on 06th October 2016 by Media Relations

Shoulder to Shoulder – the journey continuesShoulder to Shoulder – the journey continues
Shoulder to Shoulder – the journey continues
Shoulder to Shoulder – the journey continues

It’s day eight of the Shoulder to Shoulder journey and we have experienced our first wet, rainy day of walking. Over the past few days we have passed…

Posted on 29th September 2016 by Media Relations

A second Koala joey emergesA second Koala joey emerges
A second Koala joey emerges
A second Koala joey emerges

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo spotted a second Koala joey emerging from its mother’s pouch this month.

Posted on 29th September 2016 by Media Relations

Hippo Kibibi turns twoHippo Kibibi turns two
Hippo Kibibi turns two
Hippo Kibibi turns two

There was a cause for celebration this month as Kibibi, the ‘not so little’ Hippo calf turned two.

Posted on 29th September 2016 by Media Relations