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Taronga Western Plains Zoo has won the NSW Tourism Awards for Best Tourist Attraction and Unique Accommodation at the NSW Tourism Awards gala…
Posted on 28th November 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga’s commitment to all animals in its care includes the provision of a stimulating and rich environment full of challenges and activities.
Posted on 27th November 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s female Hippo calf now has a name - Kibibi meaning ‘little lady’ in Swahili. Kibibi is now 11 weeks old and has more than…
Posted on 26th November 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga Zoo’s Zoomobile is heading to pre-schools and primary schools in Narrandera from 25-27 November.
Posted on 26th November 2014 by Media Relations
Today is a sad day as reports out of South Africa state a record number of rhinos have been poached this year. To date, 1020 rhinos have died at the…
Posted on 21st November 2014 by Media Relations
Hey Everybody! Just remember over the summer to drink plenty of water, wear plenty of sunscreen, plus your hat and sunglasses. Also, shady trees are…
Posted on 21st November 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga Zoo is home to three beautiful Eastern Bongo (also known as Mountain Bongo), the youngest of which has recently become a fully fledged member…
Posted on 20th November 2014 by Media Relations
Come on a wild adventure these school holidays with a new gorilla baby, two chimpanzee babies, the exciting Dinosaur Trail to explore and Taronga’s…
Posted on 20th November 2014 by Media Relations
Keen-eyed visitors may be fortunate enough to spot a juvenile Eclectus Parrot in the Rainforest Aviary. Hatched mid-August the young female is now…
Posted on 19th November 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Elephant barn and facility is nearing completion with the construction set to be finished by the end of the year.
Posted on 19th November 2014 by Media Relations
Summer is here and so are lots of new arrivals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Keepers welcomed the arrival of a Hippo calf in early September and…
Posted on 18th November 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga Zoo is celebrating its first successful birth of a Ghost Bat pup in 15 years.
Posted on 13th November 2014 by Media Relations