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Posted on 19th June 2015 by Media Relations
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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