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Zoo welcomes baby LemurZoo welcomes baby Lemur
Zoo welcomes baby Lemur
Zoo welcomes baby Lemur

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a baby Ring-tailed Lemur.

Posted on 21st October 2015 by Media Relations

Helping track and monitor wildlife in BotswanaHelping track and monitor wildlife in Botswana
Helping track and monitor wildlife in Botswana
Helping track and monitor wildlife in Botswana

Wildlife conservation is at the heart of Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Carnivore Keeper Linda Matthews witnessed this first hand on a recent…

Posted on 21st October 2015 by Media Relations

Statement regarding Danish zoo dissectionStatement regarding Danish zoo dissection
Statement regarding Danish zoo dissection

#Public Notice, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Statement regarding Danish zoo dissection

Taronga Zoo would not dissect animals for public display. Taronga’s first concern is always for the welfare and dignity of the remarkable animals in…

Posted on 15th October 2015 by Media Relations

Orphaned possums get a helping hand at TarongaOrphaned possums get a helping hand at Taronga
Orphaned possums get a helping hand at Taronga
Orphaned possums get a helping hand at Taronga

A Taronga Zoo vet nurse is providing round-the-clock care to an orphaned Brushtail Possum joey – with a little help from a soft toy kangaroo!

Posted on 05th October 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga's New Seal Presentation Makes a SplashTaronga's New Seal Presentation Makes a Splash
Taronga's New Seal Presentation Makes a Splash
Taronga's New Seal Presentation Makes a Splash

Taronga’s famous Seal Show has undergone some exciting changes! The new Seal Presentation features stunning displays of natural strength and agility…

Posted on 02nd October 2015 by Media Relations

Kibibi the hippo calf turned 1!Kibibi the hippo calf turned 1!
Kibibi the hippo calf turned 1!
Kibibi the hippo calf turned 1!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrated a special milestone on Friday as Kibibi the hippo calf turned 1!

Posted on 28th September 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga Celebrates All Things FeatheredTaronga Celebrates All Things Feathered
Taronga Celebrates All Things Feathered
Taronga Celebrates All Things Feathered

Taronga is celebrating all things feathered during the Zoo’s second annual Bird Festival, from September 28 – October 31.

Posted on 28th September 2015 by Media Relations

Giraffes Give New Enrichment the Lick of ApprovalGiraffes Give New Enrichment the Lick of Approval
Giraffes Give New Enrichment the Lick of Approval
Giraffes Give New Enrichment the Lick of Approval

Giraffe Keepers have been trialling a new enrichment puzzle for Taronga’s giraffes

Posted on 18th September 2015 by Media Relations

Things you didn’t know about TarongaThings you didn’t know about Taronga
Things you didn’t know about Taronga
Things you didn’t know about Taronga

Taronga is about to mark a century of not-for-profit work bringing people and wildlife together.

Posted on 18th September 2015 by Media Relations

NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise Taronga VolunteersNSW Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise Taronga Volunteers
NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise Taronga Volunteers
NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise Taronga Volunteers

The efforts of two of Taronga’s Volunteers were recognised last week as part of in The Centre for Volunteering’s NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards…

Posted on 15th September 2015 by Media Relations

Koala joeys step out for springKoala joeys step out for spring
Koala joeys step out for spring
Koala joeys step out for spring

Spring has heralded the arrival of more tiny paws at Taronga Zoo, with two new koala joeys emerging from the pouch to the delight of keepers and…

Posted on 10th September 2015 by Media Relations