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![Meerkat Mob Expands](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/Meerkat_pups_TWPZ_litter_2_2880.jpg?itok=laCUOirB)
Six fluffy bundles of joy have arrived at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, with the Zoo’s Meerkat mob welcoming its second litter of pups for…
Posted on 29th August 2023 by Media Relations
![Aussie icon named after Aussie icons](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/tilly_Platypus_2880.jpg?itok=JqBrbVBc)
rescued female platypus puggle being cared for at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo has been named ‘Matilda’ after Australia’s much-loved women’s soccer team…
Posted on 21st August 2023 by Media Relations
![Green Turtle released back into wild](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/7_hook_release_header_2880.jpg?itok=KiIjmEpe)
A female Green turtle that underwent a five-hour long surgery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Sydney to have seven fishing hooks removed from her…
Posted on 03rd August 2023 by Media Relations
![SAVE THE DATE: Zoocoustics 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/default_images/header-fallback-foliage-2880.jpg?itok=fLZaeamP)
Australian country music star Andy Penkow is set to headline Zoocoustics 2023, as Taronga Western Plains Zoo prepares to host the ultimate FREE…
Posted on 01st August 2023 by Media Relations
![Raise your palm for Sumatran Tigers](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/Tiger_2_2880x875.jpg?itok=P64TjSDT)
In celebration of World Tiger Day, let’s meet the three Sumatran Tigers that call Taronga Western Plains Zoo home!
Posted on 01st August 2023 by Media Relations
![Celebrate World Elephant Day](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/Elephant_2880x875.jpg?itok=whv_S7JQ)
The Elephant paddock at Taronga Western Plains Zoo will be the place to be on Saturday, August 12 with an array of special activities planned for…
Posted on 01st August 2023 by Media Relations
![Platypus Rescue HQ becoming a reality](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/Platy_HQ_2880x875.jpg?itok=TUUG0Xj-)
Taronga is excited for the development of the new Platypus Rescue HQ
Posted on 28th July 2023 by Media Relations
![Eagle returned to the wild](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/Eagle_Header.jpg?itok=qKqVIDwt)
A feather transplant has enabled a rescued and rehabilitated Wedge-tailed Eagle to be returned to the wild near Parkes.
Posted on 17th July 2023 by Media Relations
![Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/Quokka2880x875.jpg?itok=25FAgHlX)
At Taronga Western Plains Zoo were recently joined by the team from Eye Clinic for Animals, to provide specialist care to some of the animals that…
Posted on 17th July 2023 by Media Relations
![Update on Wage Remediation Project](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/default_images/header-fallback-foliage-2880_0.jpg?itok=CyZOhKkP)
Taronga is continuing its wage remediation project for casual employees. All current and former staff affected under the TCSA Salaried Award have…
Posted on 12th July 2023 by Media Relations
![Winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023 announced](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/Hatch-2023-2880x875.jpg?itok=Oz6zFt1R)
Habitat pods that protect wildlife after bushfires winner of Taronga’s HATCH Accelerator Program 2023
Posted on 29th June 2023 by Media Relations
![White Rhino Calf Born at Dubbo Zoo!](/sites/default/files/styles/overview_image_style/public/content/header-images/news/Baby-Rhino-2880x875.jpg?itok=pnu1UwU-)
Celebrating the arrival of a White Rhino calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo!
Posted on 28th June 2023 by Media Relations