Luk Chai Celebrates Second Birthday Milestone
It is hard to believe that already two years has passed since Australia’s first elephant calf was born. Today, the 4th of July is Luk Chai’s 2nd…
Posted on 04th July 2011 by Media Relations
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Artist gets creative in the ZooArtist gets creative in the Zoo
Artist gets creative in the Zoo
Artist and teacher Michael Herron visited Taronga Western Plains Zoo as part of the Taronga Foundation’s Artist in Residence program.
Posted on 01st July 2011 by Media Relations
Help make a difference for wild Sumatran TigersHelp make a difference for wild Sumatran Tigers
Help make a difference for wild Sumatran Tigers
If wild populations of Sumatran Tigers didn’t already face enough threats, new road construction may be another risk.
Posted on 30th June 2011 by Media Relations
Puzzle timePuzzle time
Puzzle time
Our four Oriental Small-clawed otters not only like to be kept busy, but they like to have fun too! Our family of otters consists of Dad “Arnie”,…
Posted on 27th June 2011 by Media Relations
Manly West Project Penguin BlogManly West Project Penguin Blog
Manly West Project Penguin Blog
The 3rd project day was an amazing day, we added the final touches to our project (we think it looks awesome)
Posted on 27th June 2011 by Media Relations
Galapagos Tortoise hatchling gets new furnitureGalapagos Tortoise hatchling gets new furniture
Galapagos Tortoise hatchling gets new furniture
NJ, the Galapagos Tortoise hatchling is growing well, with keepers now introducing some new 'furniture' into the enclosure.
Posted on 27th June 2011 by Media Relations
Getting creative to protect the PlatypusGetting creative to protect the Platypus
Getting creative to protect the Platypus
Students at Macquarie Anglican Grammar School have been busy getting creative as part of Project Platypus.
Posted on 23rd June 2011 by Media Relations
Curl Curl North Project Penguin BlogCurl Curl North Project Penguin Blog
Curl Curl North Project Penguin Blog
Today we met our mentors for the first time. It was really exciting. This is what we are doing.
Posted on 23rd June 2011 by Media Relations
Contributing to Wild Cheetah ConservationContributing to Wild Cheetah Conservation
Contributing to Wild Cheetah Conservation
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are doing something odd in the name of Cheetah Conservation
Posted on 22nd June 2011 by Media Relations
Retirement for AngusRetirement for Angus
Retirement for Angus
Angus is a Rufous Owl, and up until recently, was one of the stars of our QBE Free-Flight Bird Show.
Posted on 21st June 2011 by Media Relations
Winter Warmers At TarongaWinter Warmers At Taronga
Winter Warmers At Taronga
As the temperatures started to fall and the first of June arrived many people wondered what our animals do in winter to keep warm.
Posted on 17th June 2011 by Media Relations
Taronga Vet Helps with Polish Bear MoveTaronga Vet Helps with Polish Bear Move
Taronga Vet Helps with Polish Bear Move
Taronga Zoo's Senior Vet, Larry, recently helped relocate two Brown Bears from tiny cagwes in Poland.
Posted on 17th June 2011 by Media Relations