The Waterhole takes shape
Construction of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new precinct, The Waterhole, is progressing well and now over the halfway point of the project.
Posted on 01st November 2019 by Media Relations
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Christmas Gift GuideChristmas Gift Guide
Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is coming at a rate of knots and that means it’s time to get the shopping list together and ensure you have every member of the family…
Posted on 25th October 2019 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo welcomes Ring-tailed Lemur babiesDubbo Zoo welcomes Ring-tailed Lemur babies
Dubbo Zoo welcomes Ring-tailed Lemur babies
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has continued its breeding success for Ring-tailed Lemurs with three babies born to three different mothers.
Posted on 24th October 2019 by Media Relations
National Water Week 2019National Water Week 2019
National Water Week 2019
Rivers, lakes and streams are the lifeblood of our country and many native wildlife including the Platypus rely on them to survive. Sadly, our…
Posted on 18th October 2019 by Media Relations
World Food Day 2019World Food Day 2019
World Food Day 2019
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
Taronga to be breeding hub for BilbiesTaronga to be breeding hub for Bilbies
Taronga to be breeding hub for Bilbies
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
Nature, a natural remedyNature, a natural remedy
Nature, a natural remedy
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
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga OpensWildlife Retreat at Taronga Opens
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Opens
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
World Habitat Day 2019World Habitat Day 2019
World Habitat Day 2019
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
Vibrant new Francois’ Langur baby, adds to Taronga’s spring baby boomVibrant new Francois’ Langur baby, adds to Taronga’s spring baby boom
Vibrant new Francois’ Langur baby, adds to Taronga’s spring baby boom
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
Life-saving, world-first operationLife-saving, world-first operation
Life-saving, world-first operation
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
World's largest rodent finds new home at Taronga ZooWorld's largest rodent finds new home at Taronga Zoo
World's largest rodent finds new home at Taronga Zoo
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