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TARONGA CELEBRATES A DECADE OF PENGUIN CARE ON NORTHERN BEACHESTARONGA CELEBRATES A DECADE OF PENGUIN CARE ON NORTHERN BEACHES
TARONGA CELEBRATES A DECADE OF PENGUIN CARE ON NORTHERN BEACHES
TARONGA CELEBRATES A DECADE OF PENGUIN CARE ON NORTHERN BEACHES

Over 820 Northern Beaches students today celebrated 10 years of caring for Little Penguins through the Zoo’s Project Penguin program.

Posted on 27th June 2016 by Media Relations

Tiny glider prepares for big role at TarongaTiny glider prepares for big role at Taronga
Tiny glider prepares for big role at Taronga
Tiny glider prepares for big role at Taronga

He may be small enough to climb along a keeper’s arm, but Taronga Zoo’s newest Yellow-bellied Glider joey is preparing to play a big role in…

Posted on 23rd June 2016 by Media Relations

Kids teach kids event for endangered wildlifeKids teach kids event for endangered wildlife
Kids teach kids event for endangered wildlife
Kids teach kids event for endangered wildlife

If you ever want to feel inspired about the future of our planet, sit down and listen to what young people have to say!

Posted on 22nd June 2016 by Media Relations

Celebrating World Giraffe DayCelebrating World Giraffe Day
Celebrating World Giraffe Day
Celebrating World Giraffe Day

Today is World Giraffe Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and support for giraffe conservation.

Posted on 21st June 2016 by Media Relations

Dentist visits the ZooDentist visits the Zoo
Dentist visits the Zoo
Dentist visits the Zoo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s female Asian Elephant, Porntip and three Black Rhinoceros were treated this week by a specialist veterinary dentist, Dr…

Posted on 17th June 2016 by Media Relations

Zebra and Onagers have made a move!Zebra and Onagers have made a move!
Zebra and Onagers have made a move!
Zebra and Onagers have made a move!

Zebra and Onagers have made a move!

Posted on 27th May 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga shines a light on threatened species during Vivid SydneyTaronga shines a light on threatened species during Vivid Sydney
Taronga shines a light on threatened species during Vivid Sydney
Taronga shines a light on threatened species during Vivid Sydney

An illuminated trail of giant animal lanterns will light up Taronga Zoo tonight, as the Zoo joins in the spectacle of Vivid Sydney, the world’s…

Posted on 27th May 2016 by Media Relations

Celebrating Taronga’s banana-loving BinturongCelebrating Taronga’s banana-loving Binturong
Celebrating Taronga’s banana-loving Binturong
Celebrating Taronga’s banana-loving Binturong

Describing a Binturong can be a challenge – they are a tree dwelling, fruit eater with a prehensile tail, long shaggy fur, and nocturnal habits. They…

Posted on 13th May 2016 by Media Relations

ANOTHER BABY ELEPHANT ON THE WAY TO NSW ZOOSANOTHER BABY ELEPHANT ON THE WAY TO NSW ZOOS
ANOTHER BABY ELEPHANT ON THE WAY TO NSW ZOOS
ANOTHER BABY ELEPHANT ON THE WAY TO NSW ZOOS

Thong Dee is expecting first calf to be at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Posted on 12th May 2016 by Media Relations

Plains-wanderer joins koala on iconic species listTPlains-wanderer joins koala on iconic species listT
Plains-wanderer joins koala on iconic species listT
Plains-wanderer joins koala on iconic species listT

The endangered plains-wanderer, a small grassland bird similar in appearance to a quail, joins the koala and the brush-tailed rock wallaby on the…

Posted on 11th May 2016 by Media Relations

Big role for tiny pythonBig role for tiny python
Big role for tiny python
Big role for tiny python

The Pygmy Python, otherwise known as the Dwarf Python or the Anthill Python, is the smallest Python in the world!

Posted on 09th May 2016 by Media Relations