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A second chance for the eastern quollAn extra 20 Eastern quolls have been released on mainland Australia in an attempt to re-establish this important species.
Posted on 17th May 2019 by Media Relations
Hard working Greater BilbyThe Greater Bilby is an iconic Australian animal that plays an important role in Australia’s ecosystem. Taronga Western Plains Zoo is playing a key…
Posted on 14th May 2019 by Media Relations
Zoo celebrates bumper school holiday visitationThe school holidays have proven to be a very busy period for Taronga Western Plains Zoo, with record visitation numbers.
Posted on 03rd May 2019 by Media Relations
From little things big things growAsian Elephant calf Kanlaya is now 10 months of age and fast approaching her first birthday in June. She has done plenty of growing in both size and…
Posted on 30th April 2019 by Media Relations
5 Minutes with a Wildlife ConservationistDr Kellie Leigh and her team at Science for Wildlife are working with volunteers to collect vital data on Koala populations in the Blue Mountains…
Posted on 23rd April 2019 by Media Relations
Spider Monkey baby bornKeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo were delighted by the birth of a Spider Monkey baby on 24 February 2019 to first time mother Havana.
Posted on 04th April 2019 by Media Relations
And then there were three…Giraffe calves!Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been patiently awaiting the arrival of a third Giraffe calf. It has now joined the herd in Dubbo, born in…
Posted on 04th April 2019 by Media Relations
Joining forces to save the Mountain Chicken frogEvery two years, Taronga extends its reach by awarding funding to other organisations and conservation projects around the world.
Posted on 01st April 2019 by Media Relations
Three Rare Tiger Cubs Debut at Taronga Zoo SydneyKartika’s three cubs can now be seen at the Tiger Trek, Taronga Zoo Sydney
Posted on 01st April 2019 by Media Relations
Squirrel Monkeys head to new homeThe six Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys that have called Taronga Western Plains Zoo home for the past six months have headed off to their new permanent…
Posted on 28th March 2019 by Media Relations
Become a Light For the Wild This VIVID at Taronga Zoo SydneyAn illumined trail of giant animal lanterns is yours to discover at Taronga Zoo Sydney’s Lights for the Wild 2019 backed by American Express next…
Posted on 27th March 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga launches new podcast series 'Taronga Talks’Our captivating new podcast series introduces you to the dedicated people behind the vital work carried out at our two zoos and in the wild.
Posted on 27th March 2019 by Media Relations