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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

Gone but not forgotten...Gone but not forgotten...
Gone but not forgotten...
Gone but not forgotten...

It is with great sadness we inform you that Patrick our Victoria Crowned Pigeon passed away last month due to age related illnesses.

Posted on 02nd August 2016 by Media Relations

Swamp Wallaby joeys start to exploreSwamp Wallaby joeys start to explore
Swamp Wallaby joeys start to explore
Swamp Wallaby joeys start to explore

Over the past month two Swamp Wallaby joeys have emerged from their mother’s pouches and started exploring their surrounds.

Posted on 02nd August 2016 by Media Relations

Tiny glider finds a new mum at TarongaTiny glider finds a new mum at Taronga
Tiny glider finds a new mum at Taronga
Tiny glider finds a new mum at Taronga

A tiny Yellow-bellied Glider joey has found a surrogate mum at Taronga Zoo, after surviving a collision with a barbed-wire fence.

Posted on 28th July 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga and Crescent Wealth celebrate first Eid FestivalTaronga and Crescent Wealth celebrate first Eid Festival
Taronga and Crescent Wealth celebrate first Eid Festival
Taronga and Crescent Wealth celebrate first Eid Festival

Taronga Zoo hosted its first Eid Festival over the weekend along with community partner Crescent Wealth, celebrating the Islamic festival that marks…

Posted on 25th July 2016 by Media Relations

Providing homes for native animalsProviding homes for native animals
Providing homes for native animals
Providing homes for native animals

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has recently purchased 14 nest boxes of various sizes and shapes to provide additional homing options for Masked Owls,…

Posted on 25th July 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes stripey new arrivalZoo welcomes stripey new arrival
Zoo welcomes stripey new arrival
Zoo welcomes stripey new arrival

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo have welcomed a male Zebra foal born in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday 5 July 2016.

Posted on 14th July 2016 by Media Relations

The eyes have it!The eyes have it!
The eyes have it!
The eyes have it!

The eyes have it! Creative i-cow initiative set to begin after raising funds through crowd funding campaign

Posted on 05th July 2016 by Media Relations

Warm up in the wild these school holidaysWarm up in the wild these school holidays
Warm up in the wild these school holidays
Warm up in the wild these school holidays

Bike or hike around Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s 6 km circuit to warm the kids up this winter! They’ll love seeing all the zoo’s animal youngsters…

Posted on 30th June 2016 by Media Relations