Today is Thai Elephant Day!
This commemorative day takes place every year on 13 March, the aim of the day is to draw attention to one of the most remarkable species on our…
Posted on 12th March 2011 by Media Relations
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Bryce Courtenay talks Africa at Zoo fundraiserBryce Courtenay talks Africa at Zoo fundraiser
Bryce Courtenay talks Africa at Zoo fundraiser
Australia’s best-selling author, Bryce Courtenay will be on hand at ‘Raising Rhinos,’ Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Fundraising Ball on Saturday 7 May…
Posted on 07th March 2011 by Media Relations
Rescue Mission to Save An Iconic Australian FrogRescue Mission to Save An Iconic Australian Frog
Rescue Mission to Save An Iconic Australian Frog
As a Media Officer for Taronga Zoo, one of the greatest things about my job is working closely with our keepers to let the world know about the…
Posted on 03rd March 2011 by Media Relations
Penguin chicksPenguin chicks
Penguin chicks
Breeding season is coming to end and our penguin colony has now grown to 71 Little Penguins. Fourteen of the penguins born this year have already…
Posted on 02nd March 2011 by Media Relations
Kipenzi Growing Up FastKipenzi Growing Up Fast
Kipenzi Growing Up Fast
The youngest member of our Gorilla group, Kipenzi, is doing well and at only six weeks old, is growing fast.
Posted on 02nd March 2011 by Media Relations
Tasmanian Devil breeding commencesTasmanian Devil breeding commences
Tasmanian Devil breeding commences
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Tasmanian Devils are into their fourth breeding season since arriving at the Zoo in late 2007.
Posted on 25th February 2011 by Media Relations
Jimiyu Gets a Hoof TrimJimiyu Gets a Hoof Trim
Jimiyu Gets a Hoof Trim
Yesterday was another highly successful moment in our work to trim our youngest giraffe, Jimiyu’s, hooves.
Posted on 23rd February 2011 by Media Relations
Eland calf joins the herdEland calf joins the herd
Eland calf joins the herd
Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomed an Eland calf on Tuesday 1 February 2011. The little female is doing very well and has already started to mingle…
Posted on 22nd February 2011 by Media Relations
Kufara the Black Rhino turns oneKufara the Black Rhino turns one
Kufara the Black Rhino turns one
A special celebration is taking place today for Kufara the Black Rhino which turns one this week! Kufara was born on Thursday 17 February 2010 to…
Posted on 16th February 2011 by Media Relations
New Year Excitement at Taronga's Bird ShowNew Year Excitement at Taronga's Bird Show
New Year Excitement at Taronga's Bird Show
We had an eventful start to 2011 when our newest Red-tailed Cockatoo, Keer-Jan-Dee, flew away.
Posted on 16th February 2011 by Media Relations
Zoo staff goes bowling to raise funds for critically endangered Tree KangaroosZoo staff goes bowling to raise funds for critically endangered Tree Kangaroos
Zoo staff goes bowling to raise funds for critically endangered Tree Kangaroos
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s staff are going for a roll on the bowling greens to raise funds for conservation programs for the critically endangered…
Posted on 11th February 2011 by Media Relations
Love is in the air for Otter pairLove is in the air for Otter pair
Love is in the air for Otter pair
There is a little romance in the air at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with the arrival of Emiko, a female Oriental Small-clawed Otter which has come…
Posted on 11th February 2011 by Media Relations