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Male gorilla baby born at TarongaMale gorilla baby born at Taronga
Male gorilla baby born at Taronga
Male gorilla baby born at Taronga

Taronga Zoo Director and Chief Executive, Cameron Kerr, today announced the birth of a tiny male Western Lowland Gorilla at Taronga Zoo. …

Posted on 31st October 2014 by Media Relations

A new generation of Gorillas begins at TarongaA new generation of Gorillas begins at Taronga
A new generation of Gorillas begins at Taronga
A new generation of Gorillas begins at Taronga

Finally, the wait is over! On Tuesday afternoon at 1:55pm we welcomed a new addition to our Gorilla family – a brand new baby boy!

Posted on 30th October 2014 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes second Giraffe calf this yearZoo welcomes second Giraffe calf this year
Zoo welcomes second Giraffe calf this year
Zoo welcomes second Giraffe calf this year

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited to announce the birth of a female Giraffe calf born on Sunday 19 October 2014

Posted on 30th October 2014 by Media Relations

Bondi and the boys show off their playful sideBondi and the boys show off their playful side
Bondi and the boys show off their playful side
Bondi and the boys show off their playful side

Taronga’s group of male fur seals have been showing off their playful side, to the delight of researchers from the Australian Marine Mammal Research…

Posted on 26th October 2014 by Media Relations

Zoo continues breeding success for Tasmanian DevilsZoo continues breeding success for Tasmanian Devils
Zoo continues breeding success for Tasmanian Devils
Zoo continues breeding success for Tasmanian Devils

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce further success for the Tasmanian Devil conservation program, with four joeys born from this year’s…

Posted on 23rd October 2014 by Media Relations

Hippo calf needs a nameHippo calf needs a name
Hippo calf needs a name
Hippo calf needs a name

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Hippo calf is thriving under the watchful eye of mother, Cuddles. The female calf has almost doubled in weight since…

Posted on 22nd October 2014 by Media Relations

Sydney schoolgirl raises $500 to support Sumatran TigersSydney schoolgirl raises $500 to support Sumatran Tigers
Sydney schoolgirl raises $500 to support Sumatran Tigers
Sydney schoolgirl raises $500 to support Sumatran Tigers

Taronga Zoo’s big cat keepers had the chance to say a big thank you to a Sydney schoolgirl who helped raise more than $500 to support Sumatran Tiger…

Posted on 20th October 2014 by Media Relations

Addax calf bornAddax calf born
Addax calf born
Addax calf born

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a female Addax calf to the herd on 15 September 2014.

Posted on 15th October 2014 by Media Relations

Wombat orphan finds a new mum at TarongaWombat orphan finds a new mum at Taronga
Wombat orphan finds a new mum at Taronga
Wombat orphan finds a new mum at Taronga

An orphaned wombat joey is receiving round-the-clock care at Taronga Zoo after its mother was struck by a car outside Sydney.

Posted on 10th October 2014 by Media Relations

Tiquie prepares for big moveTiquie prepares for big move
Tiquie prepares for big move
Tiquie prepares for big move

Our much-loved Brazilian Tapir, Tiquie, has been in training recently ahead of her move to a new home at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland.

Posted on 02nd October 2014 by Media Relations

Sydney Funnel-web Spiders step out for SpringSydney Funnel-web Spiders step out for Spring
Sydney Funnel-web Spiders step out for Spring
Sydney Funnel-web Spiders step out for Spring

Sydney is home to one of the world’s most venomous creatures, the Sydney Funnel-web Spider. As the weather warms so does your chance of encountering…

Posted on 01st October 2014 by Media Relations

Orphaned joey gets a helping handOrphaned joey gets a helping hand
Orphaned joey gets a helping hand
Orphaned joey gets a helping hand

A Taronga Zoo education coordinator has taken on the role of surrogate dad to an orphaned Swamp Wallaby joey, whose mother was struck by a car near…

Posted on 30th September 2014 by Media Relations