Keepers raise funds for wild Tiger conservation
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been selling Tiger themed calendars across the latter half of 2010 to help raise funds for programs that…
Posted on 31st January 2011 by Media Relations
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Enchanted Escapades at Taronga Western Plains ZooEnchanted Escapades at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Enchanted Escapades at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
These school holidays the Zoo Adventurers have gone undercover as their favourite goblins, elves, fairies and trolls to track down the dragon that…
Posted on 31st January 2011 by Media Relations
Taronga's Precious New ArrivalTaronga's Precious New Arrival
Taronga's Precious New Arrival
Our Gorilla group has expanded from eight to nine, and our Primate keepers witnessed the whole birth!
Posted on 28th January 2011 by Media Relations
Harley the Otter has a new girlfriendHarley the Otter has a new girlfriend
Harley the Otter has a new girlfriend
There has been a changing of the guard in Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Otter group.
Posted on 26th January 2011 by Media Relations
Koala's Jump!Koala's Jump!
Koala's Jump!
A koala jumping from branch to branch is something that most people are surprised to see but it’s something that happens often.
Posted on 20th January 2011 by Media Relations
Farewell to Our Oldest Chimp BessieFarewell to Our Oldest Chimp Bessie
Farewell to Our Oldest Chimp Bessie
It is with a heavy heart that I write this blog. It is my sad duty if you may, to report that on Tuesday 11th January Taronga Zoo lost its oldest…
Posted on 18th January 2011 by Media Relations
Bethyl Turns 34Bethyl Turns 34
Bethyl Turns 34
This morning Australasia’s oldest Kodiak Bear Bethyl, celebrated her 34th birthday which included a choir of Roar and Snore guests singing ‘Happy…
Posted on 17th January 2011 by Media Relations
Wapiti fawns frolic on exhibitWapiti fawns frolic on exhibit
Wapiti fawns frolic on exhibit
Over the past month the Zoo has welcomed two Wapiti fawns, a female born on 11 December 2010 named Kasha meaning fur robe in Native American and a…
Posted on 13th January 2011 by Media Relations
Quokka JoeysQuokka Joeys
Quokka Joeys
It’s just over two years since Taronga became home to 10 wild caught quokkas from Rottnest Island, West Australia, and they’ve certainly settled in…
Posted on 05th January 2011 by Media Relations
Caring for Duruga the Orphaned BatCaring for Duruga the Orphaned Bat
Caring for Duruga the Orphaned Bat
On the 7th of November, an orphaned baby Flying Fox called ‘Duruga’ was brought into the Taronga Wildlife Hospital and into my life. I became his ‘…
Posted on 04th January 2011 by Media Relations
Fireworks and TarongaFireworks and Taronga
Fireworks and Taronga
With Taronga’s magnificent view of the Sydney skyline, many visitors ask what happens to our animals on New Year’s Eve and during other celebrations…
Posted on 31st December 2010 by Media Relations
Winter Wonderland in CanadaWinter Wonderland in Canada
Winter Wonderland in Canada
Hi, it’s Brendan again, still on exchange in Canada, and very slowly loosing the ability to feel in each and every one of my fingers.
Posted on 29th December 2010 by Media Relations