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Male lion cub has been named!Male lion cub has been named!
Male lion cub has been named!
Male lion cub has been named!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s first ever litter of lion cubs have been a favourite for visitors since they went on display in May. The three lion cubs…

Posted on 18th June 2015 by Media Relations

New to the Zoo these holidays: Lion cubs, Rhino calf and Elephants!New to the Zoo these holidays: Lion cubs, Rhino calf and Elephants!
New to the Zoo these holidays: Lion cubs, Rhino calf and Elephants!
New to the Zoo these holidays: Lion cubs, Rhino calf and Elephants!

Looking for something to do these school holidays? Taronga Western Plains Zoo has new arrivals of all shapes and sizes, and winter is the…

Posted on 18th June 2015 by Media Relations

French monkey now calls Dubbo home!French monkey now calls Dubbo home!
French monkey now calls Dubbo home!
French monkey now calls Dubbo home!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo would like you to meet Pedro! Pedro is a seven year old Black-handed Spider Monkey who has come to Dubbo all the way from…

Posted on 17th June 2015 by Media Relations

A morning in the life of a giraffe keeperA morning in the life of a giraffe keeper
A morning in the life of a giraffe keeper
A morning in the life of a giraffe keeper

First thing every morning the ungulate keepers at Taronga Zoo join forces and clean the Giraffe paddock. This is the only exhibit that requires all…

Posted on 15th June 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga celebrates season’s first koala joeyTaronga celebrates season’s first koala joey
Taronga celebrates season’s first koala joey
Taronga celebrates season’s first koala joey

Taronga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its first koala joey for this year’s breeding season, with a tiny face starting to emerge from its mother’s…

Posted on 11th June 2015 by Media Relations

New faces ready to greet visitors at TarongaNew faces ready to greet visitors at Taronga
New faces ready to greet visitors at Taronga
New faces ready to greet visitors at Taronga

A boisterous Australian Sea-lion pup named Maximus is just one of the new faces waiting to greet visitors at Taronga Zoo these school holidays.

Posted on 10th June 2015 by Media Relations

Looking out for lizardsLooking out for lizards
Looking out for lizards
Looking out for lizards

Bluetongue lizards become adults at around 3 years of age and they can live to about 30 years old! Imagine if you had one as a pet or a wild one…

Posted on 29th May 2015 by Media Relations

Update on Taronga's chimp infantsUpdate on Taronga's chimp infants
Update on Taronga's chimp infants
Update on Taronga's chimp infants

It has been a busy year so far for our group of chimpanzees and we are always excited to see how the infants grow and develop into an integral part…

Posted on 26th May 2015 by Media Relations

Asian Elephants settle into Taronga Western Plains ZooAsian Elephants settle into Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Asian Elephants settle into Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Asian Elephants settle into Taronga Western Plains Zoo

The four new Elephants are already busily exploring their new home to the delight of zoo keepers. Mum, Porntip, and five year old calf, Pathi Harn,…

Posted on 25th May 2015 by Media Relations

Spotty arrivals settle inSpotty arrivals settle in
Spotty arrivals settle in
Spotty arrivals settle in

Two male Cheetahs are now calling Taronga Western Plains Zoo home following their transfer from Halls Gap. After completing their quarantine at the…

Posted on 25th May 2015 by Media Relations