Rare Pygmy Hippo calf makes a splash at Taronga
Taronga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of an endangered Pygmy Hippo calf, the first born at the Zoo in nearly seven years.
Posted on 17th March 2017 by Media Relations
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Zoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foalZoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foal
Zoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foal
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited by the arrival of a female Przewalski’s Horse foal born on Wednesday 22 February 2017.
Posted on 16th March 2017 by Media Relations
Celebrating all things waterCelebrating all things water
Celebrating all things water
Last week 200 Geography students from St Johns College, Dubbo visited Taronga Western Plains Zoo across two days as part of World Water Month,…
Posted on 14th March 2017 by Media Relations
Black Rhino birth approachingBlack Rhino birth approaching
Black Rhino birth approaching
Keepers are excited to see Black Rhinoceros Kufara’s pregnancy approaching the end of her gestation.
Posted on 14th March 2017 by Media Relations
Students GoMAD for the environment at the ZooStudents GoMAD for the environment at the Zoo
Students GoMAD for the environment at the Zoo
Over 50 high school students from more than 10 schools across the Central West will converge on Taronga Western Plains Zoo today for the GoMAD…
Posted on 13th March 2017 by Media Relations
Cuddles - the Zoo's sweetheartCuddles - the Zoo's sweetheart
Cuddles - the Zoo's sweetheart
Rebecca the Elephant keeper reflects on the history of African Elephants over the 40 years at Taronga Western Plains Zoo as well as Cuddles the last…
Posted on 09th March 2017 by Media Relations
Huge hope for tiny turtlesHuge hope for tiny turtles
Huge hope for tiny turtles
The conservation effort to save the Bellinger River Snapping Turtle from extinction has received a huge boost after 21 tiny turtles hatched as part…
Posted on 06th March 2017 by Media Relations
Lion cubs meet older siblingsLion cubs meet older siblings
Lion cubs meet older siblings
The Lion cubs are continuing to develop and progress well under the watchful eye of mother, Maya. Recently keepers have been working on introducing…
Posted on 03rd March 2017 by Media Relations
Zoo wins gold again at National Tourism AwardsZoo wins gold again at National Tourism Awards
Zoo wins gold again at National Tourism Awards
On the eve of its 40th birthday, Taronga Western Plains Zoo can lay claim to the title ‘Home of the best unique accommodation in Australia’. Again!
Posted on 27th February 2017 by Media Relations
TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO CELEBRATES 40 YEARSTARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
Happy birthday to the Zoo! Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is celebrating its 40th birthday today, having officially opened on 28 February 1977.
Posted on 27th February 2017 by Media Relations
Helping the reefHelping the reef
Helping the reef
For the sixth year running Taronga Western Plains Zoo has played a pivotal role in the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef storing coral sperm…
Posted on 23rd February 2017 by Media Relations
Quokka joey emergesQuokka joey emerges
Quokka joey emerges
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the emergence of a Quokka joey from its mother’s pouch recently.
Posted on 23rd February 2017 by Media Relations