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While World Food Day has been traditionally used to shed light on humanitarian issues, there has been an increasing focus on how our eating habits…
Posted on 15th October 2019 by Media Relations

Last night, Zookeepers from Taronga Western Plains Zoo released the first Greater Bilbies into the Taronga Sanctuary in Dubbo to help save the…
Posted on 14th October 2019 by Media Relations

Australian kids are spending less time outdoors than previous generations and, as a result, are missing out on the benefits that come with a…
Posted on 11th October 2019 by Media Relations

Taronga Conservation Society Australia has today opened the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, a new overnight eco-retreat on Cammeraigal country, nestled…
Posted on 10th October 2019 by Media Relations

Today is World Habitat Day – a day to celebrate the vital role that habitats play in providing shelter for native wildlife and people.
Posted on 04th October 2019 by Media Relations

Taronga Zoo Sydney is celebrating the birth of a new male François’ Langur, one of the world’s rarest monkeys. Just a week old, the new baby is yet…
Posted on 04th October 2019 by Media Relations

Taronga's Dr Larry Vogelnest has returned from Borneo followed the successful operation on a female sun bear named, Hitam.
Posted on 30th September 2019 by Media Relations

Taronga Zoo today announced the opening of the new Capybara habitat, which is the first time these adorable animals will be on display in Sydney.
Posted on 26th September 2019 by Media Relations

Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo has had a baby boom over the past few months, with the arrival of a White Rhino calf, Zebra foal and four…
Posted on 24th September 2019 by Media Relations

See amazing behind-the-scenes photos of Kibali, Taronga’s silverback Western Lowland Gorilla, from a recent health check at the Taronga Wildlife…
Posted on 23rd September 2019 by Media Relations

Gorillas are the largest and most powerful of all primates. They are also one of our closest living relatives. We share 98% of our DNA with gorillas…
Posted on 23rd September 2019 by Media Relations

To celebrate World Rhino Day, Sunday 22 September, Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s is announcing their White Rhino calf now has a name! Meet Meeka,…
Posted on 20th September 2019 by Media Relations