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Billabong Camp officially opensBillabong Camp officially opens
Billabong Camp officially opens
Billabong Camp officially opens

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new overnight accommodation experience, Billabong Camp, is officially open!

Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations

Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!
Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!
Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!

Dubbo is now home to three stunning Black Rhino sculptures created by Sydney-based artists Gillie and Marc Schattner. Read more here.

Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations

Seal Show UpdateSeal Show Update
Seal Show Update
Seal Show Update

It is not the first time that I've watched the seal show at Taronga Zoo. Every time I see the show, it refreshes my mind, but one thing is never…

Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations

Meerkat customsMeerkat customs
Meerkat customs
Meerkat customs

Now they may be cute and small, but Meerkats are actually the most challenging group of animals our Carnivores keepers care for. They are powerful…

Posted on 01st May 2013 by Media Relations

Melbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calfMelbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calf
Melbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calf
Melbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calf

Taronga would like to congratulate Melbourne Zoo on the recent birth of a male Eastern Bongo calf.

Posted on 26th April 2013 by Media Relations

Update from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, TracyUpdate from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, Tracy
Update from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, Tracy
Update from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, Tracy

Over the last 24 hours, I’ve had lots of calls from people who have seen a news segment featuring me being bumped on the head by one of our Giraffes…

Posted on 22nd April 2013 by Media Relations

Taronga & NSW Fire and Rescue Reach New HeightsTaronga & NSW Fire and Rescue Reach New Heights
Taronga & NSW Fire and Rescue Reach New Heights
Taronga & NSW Fire and Rescue Reach New Heights

Afraid of heights? Thankfully the staff involved in a drill to rescue people from the Sky Safari love a high altitude work place. Check out the blog…

Posted on 12th April 2013 by Media Relations

Koala in care following rescueKoala in care following rescue
Koala in care following rescue
Koala in care following rescue

The Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital has been caring for a Koala since early February after it survived the deadly bushfires around…

Posted on 10th April 2013 by Media Relations

Zoo animals enjoy Easter treatsZoo animals enjoy Easter treats
Zoo animals enjoy Easter treats
Zoo animals enjoy Easter treats

It was treats all round for the animals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Easter, with keepers providing special egg-shaped piñatas for the animals…

Posted on 10th April 2013 by Media Relations

New arrivals for the Eland herdNew arrivals for the Eland herd
New arrivals for the Eland herd
New arrivals for the Eland herd

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the arrival of four Eland calves over the past month. The calves have been born to a mixture…

Posted on 10th April 2013 by Media Relations

Healthy Herd of Barbary SheepHealthy Herd of Barbary Sheep
Healthy Herd of Barbary Sheep
Healthy Herd of Barbary Sheep

Taronga’s amazing Barbary Sheep herd of 18 have all completed their annual health checks.

Posted on 08th April 2013 by Media Relations

Marine Debris Victim Swans Back to Manly DamMarine Debris Victim Swans Back to Manly Dam
Marine Debris Victim Swans Back to Manly Dam
Marine Debris Victim Swans Back to Manly Dam

Recently we got to release one of our more graceful patients back to the wild, ‘Belinda’ a juvenile Black Swan. Belinda had swallowed some carelessly…

Posted on 08th April 2013 by Media Relations