Read the latest news from Taronga
Dubbo Zoo welcomes female White Rhino calfTaronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a female White Rhino calf, born on Sunday 18 August 2019 in the early hours of the morning.
Posted on 27th August 2019 by Media Relations
Farewell Happy HippoThe team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is saddened by the loss of one of its iconic residents, Happy the Hippo.
Posted on 27th August 2019 by Media Relations
Wildlife Retreat at TarongaTaronga's Wildlife Retreat is now open for reservations!
Posted on 26th August 2019 by Media Relations
Adorable orphaned Wombat joey receives 24/7 careTaronga keepers are taking turns in providing around the clock care for Waru the wombat joey.
Posted on 21st August 2019 by Media Relations
A global meeting on illegal wildlife trade is currently underwayTaronga is representing Australia at CITES, an international conference that aims to protect animal and plant species.
Posted on 20th August 2019 by Media Relations
Project Plains-wanderer an educational successOver the past three months Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s education team has been delivering Project Plains-wanderer to students from Blighty Public…
Posted on 20th August 2019 by Media Relations
Helping hand for newborn calfTaronga Western Plains Zoo welcomed a Banteng calf on 20 June 2019, and whilst he initially appeared strong and well bonded to his mother, on his…
Posted on 16th August 2019 by Media Relations
Celebrate World Elephant Day with usWorld Elephant Day is a global and annual celebration of all things Elephants on 12 August.This year elephant keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo…
Posted on 08th August 2019 by Media Relations
Takhi foal born in DubboKeepers are delighted by the safe arrival of a female Takhi (Przewalski’s Horse) foal that was born on 28 June 2019 at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Posted on 23rd July 2019 by Media Relations
New multi-attraction ticket for Dubbo regionVisitors to the Dubbo Region will soon be able to purchase a multi attraction ticket called the Great Big Adventure Pass.
Posted on 16th July 2019 by Media Relations
Incredible and critically endangered chimp babyTaronga Conservation Society Australia renowned chimpanzee group has welcomed a tiny new addition to experienced mother Shiba - just in time for…
Posted on 13th July 2019 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo welcomes four Otter pups!Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed four Oriental Small-clawed Otter pups, born on 1 May 2019.
Posted on 12th July 2019 by Media Relations