2013 Regent Honeyeater Zoo-bred Release Project - Update
News from northern Victoria about Taronga Zoo’s contributed to the third release of critically endangered Regent Honeyeaters is very positive.
Posted on 24th May 2013 by Media Relations
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White Rhino breeding success at DubboWhite Rhino breeding success at Dubbo
White Rhino breeding success at Dubbo
We had a delightful sight on the morning of Tuesday 14 May 2013, when we arrived at work to find a little male White Rhino calf in the night yards…
Posted on 20th May 2013 by Media Relations
Celebrating volunteering at the ZooCelebrating volunteering at the Zoo
Celebrating volunteering at the Zoo
This week is National Volunteer Week, 13 - 19 May 2013 and Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrated today with a special barbecue to say thank you to…
Posted on 16th May 2013 by Media Relations
Taronga Celebrates National Volunteer WeekTaronga Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Taronga Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoos have over 545 volunteers dedicating their time across a diverse range of programs to support the work of…
Posted on 15th May 2013 by Media Relations
Testing Times for Taronga’s Gorilla Toddler KipenziTesting Times for Taronga’s Gorilla Toddler Kipenzi
Testing Times for Taronga’s Gorilla Toddler Kipenzi
Like mums around the world this Mother’s Day, Taronga Gorilla, Kriba, is keeping a watchful eye on her increasingly independent two year old daughter…
Posted on 12th May 2013 by Media Relations
Regent Honeyeater gets habitat boostRegent Honeyeater gets habitat boost
Regent Honeyeater gets habitat boost
Saturday, May 4th, was a wonderful bright day as Taronga staff, volunteers and YATZ (Youth at the Zoo), jumped on a coach and headed off to the…
Posted on 10th May 2013 by Media Relations
Tigers House Swap with LionsTigers House Swap with Lions
Tigers House Swap with Lions
I noticed when I visited the tigers, which have swapped exhibits with the lions, a couple of black horizontal stripes with a vertical one, on one…
Posted on 03rd May 2013 by Media Relations
Rhino May DayRhino May Day
Rhino May Day
Today only five species of Rhino remain in the world. They are all under threat from poaching shrinking wildness which are the two biggest threats.
Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations
Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!
Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!
Dubbo is now home to three stunning Black Rhino sculptures created by Sydney-based artists Gillie and Marc Schattner. Read more here.
Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations
Billabong Camp officially opensBillabong Camp officially opens
Billabong Camp officially opens
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new overnight accommodation experience, Billabong Camp, is officially open!
Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations
Seal Show UpdateSeal Show Update
Seal Show Update
It is not the first time that I've watched the seal show at Taronga Zoo. Every time I see the show, it refreshes my mind, but one thing is never…
Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations
Meerkat customsMeerkat customs
Meerkat customs
Now they may be cute and small, but Meerkats are actually the most challenging group of animals our Carnivores keepers care for. They are powerful…
Posted on 01st May 2013 by Media Relations