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Billabong Camp coming soonBillabong Camp coming soon
Billabong Camp coming soon
Billabong Camp coming soon

Construction at Billabong Camp continues to progress well with the opening of this new immersive bush camping experience set to be in mid April 2013.

Posted on 16th January 2013 by Media Relations

Love is in the airLove is in the air
Love is in the air
Love is in the air

As Valentine’s Day nears closer, love is in the air at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Posted on 16th January 2013 by Media Relations

Many a Meerkat at the manorMany a Meerkat at the manor
Many a Meerkat at the manor
Many a Meerkat at the manor

Umi, the super mum has given birth to another litter of pups, with one male and one female, born on 15 December 2012.

Posted on 11th January 2013 by Media Relations

Summer Lovin’ for Your PetsSummer Lovin’ for Your Pets
Summer Lovin’ for Your Pets
Summer Lovin’ for Your Pets

Get some tips from our Zoo Keepers to help keep your pets cool at home in the summer heat!

Posted on 08th January 2013 by Media Relations

Zoo babies out and aboutZoo babies out and about
Zoo babies out and about
Zoo babies out and about

There have been a number of welcome new additions to our Zoo this year. With the school summer holidays coming up, now is a great time to come and…

Posted on 02nd January 2013 by Media Relations

Taronga, For the WildTaronga, For the Wild
Taronga, For the Wild
Taronga, For the Wild

Posted on 02nd January 2013 by Media Relations

Bat baby joins the groupBat baby joins the group
Bat baby joins the group
Bat baby joins the group

The Ghost Bats have settled into their new exhibit in the Australia’s Nightlife prescinct, and have been joined by a new arrival.

Posted on 02nd January 2013 by Media Relations

Remember our Sooty Owl chicks?Remember our Sooty Owl chicks?
Remember our Sooty Owl chicks?
Remember our Sooty Owl chicks?

The pair has grown considerably, and are almost unrecognisable! This beautiful duo, named Dragon and Phoenix, are now completely covered in feathers…

Posted on 01st January 2013 by Media Relations

New Year at TarongaNew Year at Taronga
New Year at Taronga
New Year at Taronga

Fireworks ring in the New Year with colourful and spectacular visual displays but are also accompanied with noise.

Posted on 26th December 2012 by Media Relations

Tasmanian Devils arrive at their new homeTasmanian Devils arrive at their new home
Tasmanian Devils arrive at their new home
Tasmanian Devils arrive at their new home

This week Taronga Western Plains Zoo received six young Tasmanian Devils bred at its sister Zoo, Taronga, in Sydney.

Posted on 20th December 2012 by Media Relations

Newest condor prepares for flightNewest condor prepares for flight
Newest condor prepares for flight
Newest condor prepares for flight

If you’ve ever seen an Andean Condor, you’ll known that the South American species of bird is very impressive. These birds can reach an enormous…

Posted on 20th December 2012 by Media Relations

Taronga raises awareness for gorillasTaronga raises awareness for gorillas
Taronga raises awareness for gorillas
Taronga raises awareness for gorillas

Working at Taronga Zoo involves a lot more than feeding of animals and cleaning out their exhibits. As a keeper, one of our most important roles is…

Posted on 19th December 2012 by Media Relations