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Luk Chai Tests his Strength

Submitted 5 years 11 months ago by taronga.
A few days ago, young Luk Chai , Taronga’s first elephant calf, was busy adjusting the Elephant exhibit’s fittings to suit himself.

Animal Antics in the Rain at Taronga

Submitted 5 years 11 months ago by taronga.
It’s a little rainy outside today, but the animals haven’t seemed to notice.

Mahali’s Playmates

Submitted 5 years 11 months ago by taronga.
In our family of eight gorillas, we have four youngsters. Our youngest is Mahali who turned two in August. Mahali has recently become a very independent and is embracing his new found freedom and confidence. Every day he’s moving further away from his mother, Mouila.

Celebrating National Vet Nurse Day

Submitted 5 years 11 months ago by taronga.
I’m Amy, a vet nurse at Taronga Zoo. I started off here as a zoo keeper and was lucky enough to get some casual work at Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital, and since those days 11 years ago I haven’t looked back.

Hippo Milestones

Submitted 5 years 12 months ago by taronga.
Our Pygmy Hippo calf ‘Kambiri’ is growing up and no longer has the daily supplementary feeds from Zoo Keepers to give mother, ‘Petre’, a helping hand.

Celebrating 94 Years of Introducing People to Wildlife!

Submitted 5 years 12 months ago by taronga.
Taronga is celebrating 94 years of introducing people to wildlife!

A sad day for all at the Zoo

Submitted 5 years 12 months ago by taronga.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is mourning the passing of Yum Yum, our much loved African Elephant. We estimate Yum Yum at 42 years of age, she has been the matriarch of the African Elephant herd at Taronga Western Plains Zoo since they first arrived on the 12th December, 1977.

What is a Turacos

Submitted 6 years 1 week ago by taronga.
Hi, bird trainer Brendan here, the one on the exchange program in Canada. Working over seas gives me so many opportunities to work with animals I have never trained before, from skunks, to yak, to raccoons and … Violet Turacos!? Never heard of the word turaco before? I don’t blame you, neither did I until I came here. The species I am working with is also called a Violaceous Plantain-eater, but I suppose that doesn’t help you either.

Zoo welcomes Zebra foal

Submitted 6 years 2 weeks ago by taronga.
The first of the spring babies has arrived at Taronga Western Plains Zoo and it’s covered in stripes!

Farewell to a grand old dame

Submitted 6 years 2 weeks ago by taronga.
Today is a sad day at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with passing of Andrea Giraffe at 24 years of age. Andrea had been in declining health due to her age for some months.

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White Rhino Macheo
Update on three year old White Rhino Macheo
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Notice of potential hazard associated with article of merchandise
Taronga Zoo advises that an item sold during the recent Vivid festival at the Zoo poses a potential hazard if broken apart.
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Public notice about Australia Habitat Phase 1 & Taronga Wildlife Retreat
As part of a 10 year Centenary Master Plan upgrade, Taronga has submitted plans to build an Australian Habitat Exhibit (phase 1) which includes an overnight conservation experience called the Taronga Wildlife Retreat.
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Statement regarding Danish zoo dissection
Taronga Zoo would not dissect animals for public display. Taronga’s first concern is always for the welfare and dignity of the remarkable animals in our care.
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