Taronga’s Honking Bandicoots
Imagine going to the front door to get your morning paper and finding a baby bandicoot on your front lawn! This is how Basil the long-nosed bandicoot…
Posted on 12th April 2011 by Media Relations
Read the latest news from Taronga
Taronga Welcomes Fiery Red Panda CubTaronga Welcomes Fiery Red Panda Cub
Taronga Welcomes Fiery Red Panda Cub
Taronga Zoo is celebrating the birth of a male Red Panda cub, the 45th of the vulnerable species to be born at the Zoo since 1977.
Posted on 08th April 2011 by Media Relations
Sunbear gets Its Teeth CleanedSunbear gets Its Teeth Cleaned
Sunbear gets Its Teeth Cleaned
Today Taronga’s two Sunbears, ‘Victoria’ and ‘Mr. Hobbs’, helped get their teeth cleaned.
Posted on 06th April 2011 by Media Relations
Sule Gets PlayfulSule Gets Playful
Sule Gets Playful
The youngest of Taronga’s chimpanzees, Sule has a special spot for for all of the keepers that look after him.
Posted on 04th April 2011 by Media Relations
Meet Billa the Swamp WallabyMeet Billa the Swamp Wallaby
Meet Billa the Swamp Wallaby
For the first time, Taronga Zoo has been able to record the remarkable development of a Swamp Wallaby joey from just two weeks of age. About six and…
Posted on 30th March 2011 by Media Relations
Video Here! Staff Dived In To Support DiversityVideo Here! Staff Dived In To Support Diversity
Video Here! Staff Dived In To Support Diversity
On Saturday 5th March we took to the streets of Sydney in style to celebrate diversity in the 2011 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Posted on 29th March 2011 by Media Relations
It's an Elebration!It's an Elebration!
It's an Elebration!
Saturday 9 April is a celebration of mammoth proportions. Actually it’s an Elebration because Cuddles, the Zoo’s African Elephant, is turning 40!
Posted on 25th March 2011 by Media Relations
Local students join Zoo’s Project PlatypusLocal students join Zoo’s Project Platypus
Local students join Zoo’s Project Platypus
Students from five schools across Dubbo and Wellington have come together at Sandy Beach in Dubbo along the Macquarie River all in the name of the…
Posted on 25th March 2011 by Media Relations
The Power of Positive ReinforcementThe Power of Positive Reinforcement
The Power of Positive Reinforcement
After our Bird Show, it is not uncommon that people will come down and ask us just how we train our birds. How do we get them to display their…
Posted on 22nd March 2011 by Media Relations
Today is Thai Elephant Day!Today is Thai Elephant Day!
Today is Thai Elephant Day!
This commemorative day takes place every year on 13 March, the aim of the day is to draw attention to one of the most remarkable species on our…
Posted on 12th March 2011 by Media Relations
Bryce Courtenay talks Africa at Zoo fundraiserBryce Courtenay talks Africa at Zoo fundraiser
Bryce Courtenay talks Africa at Zoo fundraiser
Australia’s best-selling author, Bryce Courtenay will be on hand at ‘Raising Rhinos,’ Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Fundraising Ball on Saturday 7 May…
Posted on 07th March 2011 by Media Relations
Rescue Mission to Save An Iconic Australian FrogRescue Mission to Save An Iconic Australian Frog
Rescue Mission to Save An Iconic Australian Frog
As a Media Officer for Taronga Zoo, one of the greatest things about my job is working closely with our keepers to let the world know about the…
Posted on 03rd March 2011 by Media Relations