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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

Easter finds our gorillasEaster finds our gorillas
Easter finds our gorillas
Easter finds our gorillas

Looking after Taronga’s gorillas keeps the primate team busy and always looking for new ideas to challenge them. With Easter just around the corner…

Posted on 28th March 2013 by Media Relations

Happy Sustainable Seafood DayHappy Sustainable Seafood Day
Happy Sustainable Seafood Day
Happy Sustainable Seafood Day

Happy Sustainable Seafood Day! Why should you care, I hear you ask? There will always be plenty of fish in the sea, or so the old adage goes, but is…

Posted on 15th March 2013 by Media Relations

Lasers lead the way for the Komodo DragonLasers lead the way for the Komodo Dragon
Lasers lead the way for the Komodo Dragon
Lasers lead the way for the Komodo Dragon

Visitor favourite Tuka the Komodo Dragon has been joined by two 16 month old juveniles in the exhibit next door. The two dragons arrived from Los…

Posted on 14th March 2013 by Media Relations

Cheetah takes a trip to the dentistCheetah takes a trip to the dentist
Cheetah takes a trip to the dentist
Cheetah takes a trip to the dentist

Gijima the male Cheetah at Taronga Western Plains Zoo took a trip to the dentist recently.

Posted on 14th March 2013 by Media Relations

Keeping your smaller pets activeKeeping your smaller pets active
Keeping your smaller pets active
Keeping your smaller pets active

Whether they have wings, fluffy tails or long tails, a great way in training your little one is to make special healthy treats and activities they…

Posted on 14th March 2013 by Media Relations

Students go hands-on to learn about local ecosystemsStudents go hands-on to learn about local ecosystems
Students go hands-on to learn about local ecosystems
Students go hands-on to learn about local ecosystems

Year 10 students from St John’s College converged on Sandy Beach at the Macquarie River today to learn about their local ecosystems and the…

Posted on 13th March 2013 by Media Relations

Taronga Wildlife Hospital puts Sooty Terns back on the wingTaronga Wildlife Hospital puts Sooty Terns back on the wing
Taronga Wildlife Hospital puts Sooty Terns back on the wing
Taronga Wildlife Hospital puts Sooty Terns back on the wing

Following a successful rehabilitation at the Taronga Wildlife hospital, 11 sea birds have been released off the coast of Sydney Harbour. They…

Posted on 21st February 2013 by Media Relations

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