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Breeding success for rare Australian birdBreeding success for rare Australian bird
Breeding success for rare Australian bird

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Breeding success for rare Australian bird

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

Otter-ly adorable Fishicle FridayOtter-ly adorable Fishicle Friday
Otter-ly adorable Fishicle Friday

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Otter-ly adorable Fishicle Friday

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

See new arrivals this spring in DubboSee new arrivals this spring in Dubbo
See new arrivals this spring in Dubbo

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

See new arrivals this spring in Dubbo

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

Caring for an aged Siamang ApeCaring for an aged Siamang Ape
Caring for an aged Siamang Ape

#Dubbo Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Caring for an aged Siamang Ape

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

Meeka the White Rhino turns oneMeeka the White Rhino turns one
Meeka the White Rhino turns one

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Meeka the White Rhino turns one

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

High hopes for Regent HoneyeatersHigh hopes for Regent Honeyeaters
High hopes for Regent Honeyeaters

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

High hopes for Regent Honeyeaters

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

The newest arrival at the Wildlife Retreat at TarongaThe newest arrival at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
The newest arrival at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

#Animals, #Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

The newest arrival at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

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

Eye catching conservation toolEye catching conservation tool
Eye catching conservation tool

#Conservation, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Eye catching conservation tool

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

Lucky's road to recoveryLucky's road to recovery
Lucky's road to recovery

#Dubbo Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Lucky's road to recovery

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

Meet our newest arrival in DubboMeet our newest arrival in Dubbo
Meet our newest arrival in Dubbo
Meet our newest arrival in Dubbo

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

World Meerkat DayWorld Meerkat Day
World Meerkat Day
World Meerkat Day

Friday July 3rd will mark the fourth annual World Meerkat Day!

Posted on 29th June 2020 by Media Relations

Sweet release for Regent HoneyeatersSweet release for Regent Honeyeaters
Sweet release for Regent Honeyeaters

#Conservation, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Sweet release for Regent Honeyeaters

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