Dinosaurs Appear at Taronga Zoo
A giant Allosaurus and a spiky Edmontonia are among 16 life-sized and life-like dinosaurs which are taking up residence at Taronga Zoo for the summer.
Posted on 15th October 2012 by Media Relations
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Dinosaurs stomp into Sydney's Taronga Zoo!Dinosaurs stomp into Sydney's Taronga Zoo!
Dinosaurs stomp into Sydney's Taronga Zoo!
After being extinct for 65 million years, dinosaurs have stomped into Taronga Zoo and are taking over the place!
Posted on 15th October 2012 by Media Relations
Road to RecoveryRoad to Recovery
Road to Recovery
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Wildlife Hospital recently received a Brown Falcon from a WIRES carer, that sadly had a gun shot wound.
Posted on 12th October 2012 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes LazarusZoo welcomes Lazarus
Zoo welcomes Lazarus
Lazarus the Lion completes quarantine period and will now settle in behind the scenes cefore beginning to explore the his new home.
Posted on 12th October 2012 by Media Relations
Babies galoreBabies galore
Babies galore
Spring has definitely sprung at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with two Barbary Sheep lambs and nine Blackbuck fawns born during the past month!…
Posted on 12th October 2012 by Media Relations
Elephant calves take a breakElephant calves take a break
Elephant calves take a break
Taronga’s Asian Elephant calves (L-R): Luk Chai, 3 y.o. and 1272kg, Pathi Harn, two and half y.o and 1034kg , and Tukta, nearly 2 y.o and 932kg take…
Posted on 11th October 2012 by Media Relations
Giraffe and Black Rhino get stamp of approvalGiraffe and Black Rhino get stamp of approval
Giraffe and Black Rhino get stamp of approval
Some of our animals have been immortalized on Australia Post stamps to celebrate Australian Zoos and Stamp Collecting Month!
Posted on 10th October 2012 by Media Relations
'Tree Kangaroo of Steel''Tree Kangaroo of Steel'
'Tree Kangaroo of Steel'
“Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.” Whilst ‘Parum’ our Goodfellow’s Tree…
Posted on 09th October 2012 by Media Relations
Like Sands through the Hour GlassLike Sands through the Hour Glass
Like Sands through the Hour Glass
Spring has come around once more, bringing with it some beautiful sunny days and clear blue skies, stimulating much activity and excitement amongst…
Posted on 04th October 2012 by Media Relations
White Rhino back on displayWhite Rhino back on display
White Rhino back on display
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited that the White Rhinos are now back on display following scheduled maintenance to their exhibit.
Posted on 01st October 2012 by Media Relations
Looking After Our WildlifeLooking After Our Wildlife
Looking After Our Wildlife
Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital sees some very unusual road accident victims. Possums, wombats and even echidnas often fall victim to cars when crossing…
Posted on 01st October 2012 by Media Relations
Raising OwlsRaising Owls
Raising Owls
Taronga’s Mosman Zoo is lucky enough to have Sooty Owl chicks to call our own! These beautiful young birds hatched almost two months ago.
Posted on 30th September 2012 by Media Relations