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The future of the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater is in safe hands this National Threatened Species Day, with both Taronga Western Plains Zoo…
Posted on 07th September 2020 by Media Relations

Taronga Zoo five Asian Small-clawed Otters have celebrated ‘Fishicle Friday’, happily devouring specially made fishicles placed into their exhibit.
Posted on 07th September 2020 by Media Relations

Spring is the perfect time to visit Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo to see new arrivals and enjoy some time in nature.
Posted on 04th September 2020 by Media Relations

Siamang Ape Saudara is a much loved resident of Taronga Western Plains Zoo. He recently had a physical health examination as part of the Zoo’s aged…
Posted on 04th September 2020 by Media Relations

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s White Rhino calf, Meeka turned one on Tuesday 18 August 2020. It’s a big milestone for the youngest rhino at the Zoo and…
Posted on 18th August 2020 by Media Relations

Keepers caring for Taronga Western Plain Zoo’s Regent Honeyeater population have high hopes for a successful first year, as the first breeding season…
Posted on 12th August 2020 by Media Relations

A very cute little face is waiting to greet guests in The Sanctuary at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, with a Tammar Wallaby Joey recently emerging…
Posted on 11th August 2020 by Media Relations

Painting eyes on the rumps of livestock can protect them from attacks by lions in landscapes where they coexist, a joint study from UNSW Sydney,…
Posted on 10th August 2020 by Media Relations

It’s been a long road to recovery for Lucky the Koala. He presented to Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital over nine months ago with a…
Posted on 30th July 2020 by Media Relations

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the arrival of a female Giraffe calf born in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday 1…
Posted on 30th July 2020 by Media Relations

Friday July 3rd will mark the fourth annual World Meerkat Day!
Posted on 29th June 2020 by Media Relations

The population of one of Australia’s most endangered species will be bolstered, with 20 conservation-bred regent honeyeaters released into the wild.
Posted on 26th June 2020 by Media Relations