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Spring is in the airSpring is in the air
Spring is in the air
Spring is in the air

Spring is a great time to visit the Zoo with lots of new arrivals to see including two Zebra foals.

Posted on 25th August 2016 by Media Relations

Spring has sprung! Koala joey emerges from pouchSpring has sprung! Koala joey emerges from pouch
Spring has sprung! Koala joey emerges from pouch
Spring has sprung! Koala joey emerges from pouch

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted to report early sightings of a male Koala joey that is now just over five months old and starting…

Posted on 25th August 2016 by Media Relations

Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program ReportTree Kangaroo Conservation Program Report
Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program Report
Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program Report

Since 1996, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) has been working with local indigenous communities and government partners to establish a…

Posted on 23rd August 2016 by Media Relations

Three Addax calves welcomed to the herdThree Addax calves welcomed to the herd
Three Addax calves welcomed to the herd
Three Addax calves welcomed to the herd

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has experienced a baby boom in the Addax herd with three calves being born over the past couple of months.

Posted on 23rd August 2016 by Media Relations

Cheetah companion dog Iris finds a new homeCheetah companion dog Iris finds a new home
Cheetah companion dog Iris finds a new home
Cheetah companion dog Iris finds a new home

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s companion dog Iris, who helped raise two hand-reared Cheetah cubs, has officially finished her role at the Zoo and been…

Posted on 19th August 2016 by Media Relations

Working towards a new future with Responsible Palm OilWorking towards a new future with Responsible Palm Oil
Working towards a new future with Responsible Palm Oil
Working towards a new future with Responsible Palm Oil

Forests are vital for clean air and water, providing the earth with an ability to breathe and us with a healthy future. They also provide a place…

Posted on 18th August 2016 by Media Relations

Exciting new Pride Lands African Lion Adventure exhibit commencesExciting new Pride Lands African Lion Adventure exhibit commences
Exciting new Pride Lands African Lion Adventure exhibit commences
Exciting new Pride Lands African Lion Adventure exhibit commences

Deputy Premier and Local Member for Dubbo Troy Grant will today announce the commencement of construction of the new Pridelands African Lion…

Posted on 16th August 2016 by Media Relations

All going well for pregnant Asian ElephantAll going well for pregnant Asian Elephant
All going well for pregnant Asian Elephant
All going well for pregnant Asian Elephant

Expectant Asian Elephant, Thong Dee is doing well as she reaches the final months of her pregnancy.

Posted on 16th August 2016 by Media Relations

Quokka joey emergesQuokka joey emerges
Quokka joey emerges
Quokka joey emerges

Keepers are excited that a Quokka joey has now emerged from its mother’s pouch and is hopping around its exhibit inside the Aussie Walkthrough.

Posted on 15th August 2016 by Media Relations

Bright Orange Francois’ Langur born at TarongaBright Orange Francois’ Langur born at Taronga
Bright Orange Francois’ Langur born at Taronga
Bright Orange Francois’ Langur born at Taronga

Taronga keepers are thrilled to welcome the birth of a bright orange female François’ Langer, one of the world’s rarest monkeys.

Posted on 12th August 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes second stripey arrivalZoo welcomes second stripey arrival
Zoo welcomes second stripey arrival
Zoo welcomes second stripey arrival

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited by the arrival of the second Zebra foal born to the herd in the past month.

Posted on 11th August 2016 by Media Relations

$30.7 million for Taronga conservation centre$30.7 million for Taronga conservation centre
$30.7 million for Taronga conservation centre
$30.7 million for Taronga conservation centre

Construction of Taronga Zoo’s new global centre for conservation science and learning for researchers, students and visitors will proceed after the…

Posted on 05th August 2016 by Media Relations