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Taronga welcomes wombat joey, Yadu!Taronga welcomes wombat joey, Yadu!
Taronga welcomes wombat joey, Yadu!

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga welcomes wombat joey, Yadu!

An adorable Hairy-nosed wombat joey has been born at Taronga Zoo Sydney. 

Posted on 31st May 2024 by Media Relations

World Reef DayWorld Reef Day
World Reef Day

#Conservation

World Reef Day

Annually, World Reef Day is celebrated on 1 June with World Oceans Day celebrated on 8 June. We’re taking this opportunity to highlight the beautiful…

Posted on 29th May 2024 by Media Relations

Give Mum the gift of memories this Mother's DayGive Mum the gift of memories this Mother's Day
Give Mum the gift of memories this Mother's Day
Give Mum the gift of memories this Mother's Day

If you haven't yet organised an activity or gift for the mother figure in your life, don't settle for a pair of slippers! Treat your loved…

Posted on 08th May 2024 by Media Relations

Watch out for wildlife these school holidaysWatch out for wildlife these school holidays
Watch out for wildlife these school holidays

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Watch out for wildlife these school holidays

A keeper working with Australian native animals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is urging the public to continue to watch out for wildlife on the roads…

Posted on 22nd April 2024 by Media Relations

Goanna goes homeGoanna goes home
Goanna goes home

#Animals

Goanna goes home

An ill and injured Lace Monitor has been safely returned home after a 6-week stint at the Wildlife Hospital at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Posted on 08th April 2024 by Media Relations

From crisis to conservationFrom crisis to conservation
From crisis to conservation

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

From crisis to conservation

In a significant milestone for one of the most critically endangered species in NSW, a further 97 zoo-bred juvenile Bellinger River snapping turtles…

Posted on 05th April 2024 by Media Relations

Seal pup Eve makes public debut at Taronga Zoo SydneySeal pup Eve makes public debut at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Seal pup Eve makes public debut at Taronga Zoo Sydney

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Seal pup Eve makes public debut at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Three-month-old Long-nosed Fur Seal pup Eve is ready to dive in the deep end at Taronga Zoo – literally. Marine Keepers at Taronga Zoo Sydney have…

Posted on 27th March 2024 by Media Relations

First-ever platypus translocation in NSW results in breeding successFirst-ever platypus translocation in NSW results in breeding success
First-ever platypus translocation in NSW results in breeding success

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

First-ever platypus translocation in NSW results in breeding success

Scientists and researchers have discovered a juvenile platypus in the Royal National Park, less than a year after ten platypuses were returned to the…

Posted on 21st March 2024 by Media Relations

A big leap for a tiny frogA big leap for a tiny frog
A big leap for a tiny frog

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

A big leap for a tiny frog

In a significant stride in the conservation for one of Australia's most threatened amphibians, Taronga Conservation Society Australia has…

Posted on 20th March 2024 by Media Relations

Baby boom hits Taronga ZooBaby boom hits Taronga Zoo
Baby boom hits Taronga Zoo

#Animals

Baby boom hits Taronga Zoo

With the Easter long weekend and autumn school holidays just around the corner, Taronga Zoo Sydney has a spring in their steps as a baby boom spreads…

Posted on 20th March 2024 by Media Relations