Innovation and community engagement to address plastics
While the challenges posed by plastics are significant, there are also great opportunities to capitalise on new ideas and solutions.
Posted on 04th March 2020 by Media Relations
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Innovation tackling the illegal wildlife tradeInnovation tackling the illegal wildlife trade
Innovation tackling the illegal wildlife trade
At current estimates, the illegal wildlife crime is worth US$23 billion a year. But what if harnessing the power of technology and innovation offers…
Posted on 04th March 2020 by Media Relations
Regent Honeyeaters first health check at DubboRegent Honeyeaters first health check at Dubbo
Regent Honeyeaters first health check at Dubbo
It was a health check of a different kind as some of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s smallest residents, eight Regent Honeyeaters, had their first…
Posted on 27th February 2020 by Media Relations
Ongoing drought increases pressure on KoalasOngoing drought increases pressure on Koalas
Ongoing drought increases pressure on Koalas
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has seen a sharp increase in the number of koalas presenting to the Wildlife Hospital in Dubbo due to the ongoing drought…
Posted on 24th February 2020 by Media Relations
Wildlife tradeWildlife trade
Wildlife trade
A renewed game plan is needed to tackle Southeast Asia’s massive wildlife trafficking problem, says the latest report released by TRAFFIC.
Posted on 21st February 2020 by Media Relations
Why innovation matters in conservationWhy innovation matters in conservation
Why innovation matters in conservation
The next 10 years will be critical if we are to turn the global tide on the loss of plants and animals. To help tackle this global and national…
Posted on 21st February 2020 by Media Relations
Small population of Corroboree Frogs survive bushfires in VictoriaSmall population of Corroboree Frogs survive bushfires in Victoria
Small population of Corroboree Frogs survive bushfires in Victoria
A group of biologists were flown into Kosciuszko National Park recently to assess the damage bushfires had caused to enclosures housing critically…
Posted on 11th February 2020 by Media Relations
Young wombat in good hands after suffering burnsYoung wombat in good hands after suffering burns
Young wombat in good hands after suffering burns
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has been treating a juvenile wombat for significant burns to its back, sustained in the recent…
Posted on 10th February 2020 by Media Relations
Vale NyotaVale Nyota
Vale Nyota
Taronga Zoo is devastated to announce the passing of our oldest Giraffe ‘Nyota’, who passed away last week at the age of 28. This is an incredible…
Posted on 06th February 2020 by Media Relations
Seven Platypus rescued from drying waterways in the ACTSeven Platypus rescued from drying waterways in the ACT
Seven Platypus rescued from drying waterways in the ACT
Like most of Australia, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is suffering extreme dry conditions and waterholes crucial to supporting wildlife are nearly dry.…
Posted on 21st January 2020 by Media Relations
Farewell LazarusFarewell Lazarus
Farewell Lazarus
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are saddened by the passing of African Lion, Lazarus.
Posted on 14th January 2020 by Media Relations
Taronga's emergency responseTaronga's emergency response
Taronga's emergency response
In the wake of recent devastating bushfires, Taronga is enacting its response to save and restore vital species and habitats that have been heavily…
Posted on 09th January 2020 by Media Relations