A second Koala joey emerges
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo spotted a second Koala joey emerging from its mother’s pouch this month.
Posted on 29th September 2016 by Media Relations
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Hippo Kibibi turns twoHippo Kibibi turns two
Hippo Kibibi turns two
There was a cause for celebration this month as Kibibi, the ‘not so little’ Hippo calf turned two.
Posted on 29th September 2016 by Media Relations
Big sister-to-be, TuktaBig sister-to-be, Tukta
Big sister-to-be, Tukta
Tukta was the last calf born at Taronga Zoo almost 6 years ago, but that will soon change.
Posted on 27th September 2016 by Media Relations
Shoulder to Shoulder – on the roadShoulder to Shoulder – on the road
Shoulder to Shoulder – on the road
It’s day five and we have passed through some amazing country over the past few days. The beautiful green pasture from the recent rain is just so…
Posted on 26th September 2016 by Media Relations
Shoulder to Shoulder - The journey beginsShoulder to Shoulder - The journey begins
Shoulder to Shoulder - The journey begins
The first day of Shoulder to Shoulder was really good. Apart from the fact that we had to make some changes due to the recent rainfall, and an area…
Posted on 23rd September 2016 by Media Relations
Shoulder to Shoulder journey commences from Dubbo to SydneyShoulder to Shoulder journey commences from Dubbo to Sydney
Shoulder to Shoulder journey commences from Dubbo to Sydney
Taronga and the Department of Family and Community Services will help lead 29 young people from the Burbangana and Walanmarra programs on a 490km ‘…
Posted on 22nd September 2016 by Media Relations
Meerkat baby boom at TarongaMeerkat baby boom at Taronga
Meerkat baby boom at Taronga
Taronga Zoo’s Meerkat mob continues to grow, with keepers celebrating the birth of the second litter of pups this year.
Posted on 20th September 2016 by Media Relations
Working closely with RhinosWorking closely with Rhinos
Working closely with Rhinos
The relationships our keepers have with the rhinos in their care is so important. It take time, dedication and commitment to develop these…
Posted on 19th September 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidaysZoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidays
Zoo welcomes new arrivals ready for the school holidays
Spring has sprung at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with the birth of two Zebra foals as well as a Koala joey emerging from its mother’s pouch.
Posted on 12th September 2016 by Media Relations
Dare to be a bearDare to be a bear
Dare to be a bear
It is not just the ‘bear necessities’ of food, night nests and climbing that is daring Mr Hobbs to be a bear.
Posted on 09th September 2016 by Media Relations
i-cow project moving forwardi-cow project moving forward
i-cow project moving forward
Zoo Conservation Biologist, Dr Neil Jordan provides an update from the field about the unique i-cow project which is hoping to reduce human-animal…
Posted on 06th September 2016 by Media Relations
Tree change for TigersTree change for Tigers
Tree change for Tigers
Taronga Zoo’s Sumatran Tigers, Sakti, Jumilah, Kembali and Kartika set out on a tree change to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo almost a year ago…
Posted on 02nd September 2016 by Media Relations