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Orang-utans Beat the Winter Cold with a Warm CuppaOrang-utans Beat the Winter Cold with a Warm Cuppa
Orang-utans Beat the Winter Cold with a Warm Cuppa
Orang-utans Beat the Winter Cold with a Warm Cuppa

On cold winter mornings Taronga Zoo’s Orang-utans, Jantan and Willow are given a special enrichment treat of warming herbal tea.

Posted on 19th August 2014 by Media Relations

Wild Spring Excitement at TarongaWild Spring Excitement at Taronga
Wild Spring Excitement at Taronga
Wild Spring Excitement at Taronga

There will be no shortage of excitement at Taronga Zoo these school holidays following the birth of a male Chimpanzee in Taronga’s renowned…

Posted on 18th August 2014 by Media Relations

Puddle playtime at B2BPuddle playtime at B2B
Puddle playtime at B2B
Puddle playtime at B2B

At least someone’s happy with the rain!

Posted on 18th August 2014 by Media Relations

National Science Week at the ZooNational Science Week at the Zoo
National Science Week at the Zoo
National Science Week at the Zoo

Approximately 60 students from Dubbo and Peak Hill converged on Taronga Western Plains Zoo today to participate in workshops as part of National…

Posted on 14th August 2014 by Media Relations

Shiba’s little bundle arrivesShiba’s little bundle arrives
Shiba’s little bundle arrives
Shiba’s little bundle arrives

Life does indeed come full circle and not quite a year after the arrival of young Fumo, we are extremely excited to welcome to another baby…

Posted on 13th August 2014 by Media Relations

10 Wildlife Apps Recommended by Taronga10 Wildlife Apps Recommended by Taronga
10 Wildlife Apps Recommended by Taronga
10 Wildlife Apps Recommended by Taronga

Taronga have stumbled across 10 fantastic wildlife apps that teach you everything you need to know about plants and animals; from how to identify…

Posted on 13th August 2014 by Media Relations

Chimp baby born at TarongaChimp baby born at Taronga
Chimp baby born at Taronga
Chimp baby born at Taronga

Taronga Zoo’s renowned chimpanzee group has welcomed a tiny new addition, with experienced mother, Shiba giving birth to a healthy baby over the…

Posted on 11th August 2014 by Media Relations

Cassowary Pair Ready for SpringCassowary Pair Ready for Spring
Cassowary Pair Ready for Spring
Cassowary Pair Ready for Spring

Taronga Zoo’s striking Cassowary pair have joined each other on exhibit just in time for breeding season. Chuck and Macca were recently…

Posted on 11th August 2014 by Media Relations

Koala joey emerges from the pouch at the ZooKoala joey emerges from the pouch at the Zoo
Koala joey emerges from the pouch at the Zoo
Koala joey emerges from the pouch at the Zoo

The first Koala joey in the group has emerged from its mother’s pouch to the delight of keepers and visitors at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Posted on 08th August 2014 by Media Relations

Frala returns to Taronga’s New-look Gorilla FamilyFrala returns to Taronga’s New-look Gorilla Family
Frala returns to Taronga’s New-look Gorilla Family
Frala returns to Taronga’s New-look Gorilla Family

Today Frala can be seen with the group’s young silverback, Kibali, who came to Taronga after a global search by Zoo curators and keepers for an…

Posted on 07th August 2014 by Media Relations

Pelican pair ready to make a splashPelican pair ready to make a splash
Pelican pair ready to make a splash
Pelican pair ready to make a splash

Taronga Zoo’s Great Southern Oceans is home to two Australian pelicans, Mani and Eora.

Posted on 03rd August 2014 by Media Relations

Wedge Tailed Eagle is Safely Recovered and Brought HomeWedge Tailed Eagle is Safely Recovered and Brought Home
Wedge Tailed Eagle is Safely Recovered and Brought Home
Wedge Tailed Eagle is Safely Recovered and Brought Home

Taronga’s Wedge-tailed Eagle ‘Gina’ is back in her cozy aviary after an extended experimental flight. For the past few days my team and I have been…

Posted on 31st July 2014 by Media Relations