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Baby echidna finds a new mum at TarongaBaby echidna finds a new mum at Taronga
Baby echidna finds a new mum at Taronga
Baby echidna finds a new mum at Taronga

A baby echidna is making a remarkable recovery at Taronga Zoo, after being attacked by chickens in a family’s backyard.

Posted on 29th April 2016 by Media Relations

DOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOODOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO
DOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO
DOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO

Rhinos reach significant milestones at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Posted on 20th April 2016 by Media Relations

Unexpected birth surprises Taronga keepersUnexpected birth surprises Taronga keepers
Unexpected birth surprises Taronga keepers
Unexpected birth surprises Taronga keepers

Surprised keepers at Taronga Zoo are celebrating the unexpected birth of an endangered Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby – more than a year after its father…

Posted on 14th April 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017
Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017
Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017

Environment Minister Mark Speakman today marked the Thai New Year by announcing the pregnancy of Taronga Zoo’s Thai elephant, Pak Boon.

Posted on 13th April 2016 by Media Relations

African Wild Dog Pups on display!African Wild Dog Pups on display!
African Wild Dog Pups on display!
African Wild Dog Pups on display!

The first litter of African Wild Dogs since 2009 have made their public debut just in time for the school holidays!

Posted on 29th March 2016 by Media Relations

Pygmy Hippos come nose-to-nose during first date with a differencePygmy Hippos come nose-to-nose during first date with a difference
Pygmy Hippos come nose-to-nose during first date with a difference
Pygmy Hippos come nose-to-nose during first date with a difference

Taronga Zoo has played host to a first date with a difference, with keepers introducing two endangered Pygmy Hippos to each other for the first time.

Posted on 23rd March 2016 by Media Relations

Meerkat Pups Come Out To Play At Taronga These School HolidaysMeerkat Pups Come Out To Play At Taronga These School Holidays
Meerkat Pups Come Out To Play At Taronga These School Holidays
Meerkat Pups Come Out To Play At Taronga These School Holidays

A playful pair of Meerkat pups have joined Taronga’s active young Francois’ Leaf-monkey, Nangua, and new female Fishing Cat, Maew, on display in time…

Posted on 23rd March 2016 by Media Relations

NJ turns Five!NJ turns Five!
NJ turns Five!
NJ turns Five!

Australia's first Galapagos Tortoise hatchling turned five years old on Saturday March 19th 2016

Posted on 21st March 2016 by Media Relations

Keepers choose names for playful pupsKeepers choose names for playful pups
Keepers choose names for playful pups
Keepers choose names for playful pups

Taronga Zoo’s playful Meerkat pups now have names to reflect their African heritage.

Posted on 21st March 2016 by Media Relations

Twin possums find a new mum at TarongaTwin possums find a new mum at Taronga
Twin possums find a new mum at Taronga
Twin possums find a new mum at Taronga

Two orphaned Ringtail Possums have found a surrogate mum at Taronga Zoo after their mother was struck by a car in Sydney’s lower north shore.

Posted on 10th March 2016 by Media Relations