Icy treats for Taronga’s Chimpanzees
Today is set to be a scorcher so Taronga’s primate keepers have prepared special icy treats for the chimps to enjoy throughout the day.
Posted on 20th November 2015 by Media Relations
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Meerkats have a ball with enrichmentMeerkats have a ball with enrichment
Meerkats have a ball with enrichment
It’s been 2 months since the Meerkats moved in to their new exhibit and they are really enjoying their new surroundings!
Posted on 19th November 2015 by Media Relations
Gina the Wedge-tailed Eagle SoarsGina the Wedge-tailed Eagle Soars
Gina the Wedge-tailed Eagle Soars
We’re very excited to announce that Gina, our female Wedge-tailed Eagle, is now regularly flying in our 12PM Bird Show. It has been a long journey…
Posted on 10th November 2015 by Media Relations
Koalas are counting on youKoalas are counting on you
Koalas are counting on you
Our most iconic marsupial needs your help! By learning more about wild koalas and where they live, we can make the best choices to ensure their…
Posted on 06th November 2015 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism AwardsTaronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards
Taronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards
Taronga Western plains Zoo is please to be nominated as finalists in two categories in the 2015 New South Wales Tourism Awards for 2015.
Posted on 05th November 2015 by Media Relations
Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibitKhewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit
Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit
Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit
Posted on 04th November 2015 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!
Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!
Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes first Greater one-horned Rhino calf to be born in Australia!
Posted on 02nd November 2015 by Media Relations
Raising a BantengRaising a Banteng
Raising a Banteng
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been busy hand raising a little male Banteng calf.
Posted on 28th October 2015 by Media Relations
Taronga says 'see you later' to our tigersTaronga says 'see you later' to our tigers
Taronga says 'see you later' to our tigers
This week we said ‘see you later’ to our three remaining tigers, Jumilah, Kartika and Kembali as they headed off to their temporary home at Taronga…
Posted on 26th October 2015 by Media Relations
Taronga’s Fiordland Penguin hops on the scalesTaronga’s Fiordland Penguin hops on the scales
Taronga’s Fiordland Penguin hops on the scales
Taronga Zoo’s Fiordland Crested Penguin, Munro, hopped on the scales this week, allowing keepers to check his weight as he prepares to bulk up for…
Posted on 23rd October 2015 by Media Relations
Vale Tuka, Taronga’s gentle giantVale Tuka, Taronga’s gentle giant
Vale Tuka, Taronga’s gentle giant
Taronga’s reptile keepers were saddened to say goodbye to the Zoo’s grand old Komodo Dragon, Tuka, today.
Posted on 22nd October 2015 by Media Relations
Koala joey emerges from pouchKoala joey emerges from pouch
Koala joey emerges from pouch
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its second Koala joey this season
Posted on 21st October 2015 by Media Relations