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Release tubs for Southern Corroboree Frog tadpoles

Egg release brings new hope for Corroboree Frogs

Submitted 8 months 5 days ago by taronga.
Keepers from Taronga Zoo recently returned from Kosciuszko National Park where they released hundreds of Southern Corroboree Frog eggs after another successful breeding season.
Keeper, Stu with Taronga's young male Komodo Dragon

How to train your Dragon, too

Submitted 8 months 1 week ago by taronga.
Taronga Zoo’s reptile keepers have taken on the exciting role of taming dragons!
Lima the Siamang Ape turns two

Independent Lima the Siamang Ape turns two

Submitted 8 months 1 week ago by taronga.
Recently, Lima the Siamang Ape celebrated turning two years old and is now very independent.
Giraffe Bachelors

Joining the Bachelor Group

Submitted 8 months 2 weeks ago by taronga.
There are some new kids on the block out on the African Savannah with Giraffe males, Njanu and Kindu, joining our resident bachelor boys, Mbala and Alonge.
World Giraffe Day

Giraffe numbers declining in the wild

Submitted 8 months 2 weeks ago by taronga.
As World Giraffe Day, 21 June, draws closer it gives us time to reflect on the achievements we have made for the conservation for this iconic species here at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
The Humpback Whale migration has begun. Photo by Ady D’Ettorre

Keepers have a whale of a time

Submitted 8 months 3 weeks ago by taronga.
The east Australian Humpback whale migration has begun and Taronga’s Marine Mammal Department has been fortunate enough to get amongst it, thanks to an exciting new partnership with Captain Cook Cruises.
Dr Jane Goodall visits Taronga's Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Life without Lulu

Submitted 9 months 23 hours ago by taronga.
As winter sets in and the weather begins to turn a little colder, our chimpanzee community is getting used to life without the matriarch of the group, Lulu.
Joe and Keith

New kids on the block

Submitted 9 months 1 day ago by taronga.
We would like to welcome two new additions to Backyard to Bush!
Celebrate World Environment Day

Celebrate World Environment Day

Submitted 9 months 2 days ago by taronga.
Tomorrow on World Environment Day, Taronga Western Plains Zoo is encouraging Dubbo residents to do something positive for the environment, no matter how big or small!
Burma's morning exercise routine

Burma’s exercise routine

Submitted 9 months 3 days ago by taronga.
Despite getting on in years, Burma the Asian Elephant has a strong personality and we’ve designed a more intensive style of husbandry to engage and challenge her.

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Public Notices

Statement Regarding Evacuation Safety Drill
Taronga is having an important safety evacuation drill after 3pm on Monday 8 December and all staff and visitors will be evacuated.
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Statement Regarding Zoo Enrichment
Taronga’s commitment to all animals in its care includes the provision of a stimulating and rich environment full of challenges and activities.
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Statement regarding fire in Zoo building
A fire broke out in a service building on the perimeter of Taronga Zoo overnight. Fire Brigade crews attended and extinguished the fire before 3am. No people or animals were injured in the fire. Preliminary investigations have found no suspicious circumstances.
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Taronga statement on Copenhagen Zoo lions
Taronga Zoo has very different policies on animal care than the Copenhagen Zoo.
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