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Taronga scientists to search for turtles' nemesisTaronga scientists to search for turtles' nemesis
Taronga scientists to search for turtles' nemesis
Taronga scientists to search for turtles' nemesis

Scientists from the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health at Taronga and Zoo reptile specialists are preparing to search in the Bellinger River area…

Posted on 10th September 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga dives into the social lives of sharksTaronga dives into the social lives of sharks
Taronga dives into the social lives of sharks
Taronga dives into the social lives of sharks

A group of Port Jackson Sharks will call Taronga Zoo home for the next two months, as part of an exciting research project seeking to unlock the…

Posted on 08th September 2015 by Media Relations

This threatened species day spare a thought for your ‘little locals’This threatened species day spare a thought for your ‘little locals’
This threatened species day spare a thought for your ‘little locals’
This threatened species day spare a thought for your ‘little locals’

Threatened species are actually all around us but they often get overlooked, or we forget their connection with our daily lives.

Posted on 04th September 2015 by Media Relations

Orphaned glider gives birth to first joey at TarongaOrphaned glider gives birth to first joey at Taronga
Orphaned glider gives birth to first joey at Taronga
Orphaned glider gives birth to first joey at Taronga

The world’s only successful breeding program for Yellow-bellied Gliders at Taronga Zoo has welcomed a very special little joey.

Posted on 03rd September 2015 by Media Relations

‘Gentle giant’ Berani moves to new home‘Gentle giant’ Berani moves to new home
‘Gentle giant’ Berani moves to new home
‘Gentle giant’ Berani moves to new home

Taronga’s much-loved Malayan Tapir, Berani, has moved to a new home at Hunter Valley Zoo.

Posted on 01st September 2015 by Media Relations

Max makes friends at Seal BayMax makes friends at Seal Bay
Max makes friends at Seal Bay
Max makes friends at Seal Bay

Taronga’s Australian Sea-lion pup is growing up fast!

Posted on 24th August 2015 by Media Relations

Enrichment puzzle gets giraffes’ lick of approvalEnrichment puzzle gets giraffes’ lick of approval
Enrichment puzzle gets giraffes’ lick of approval
Enrichment puzzle gets giraffes’ lick of approval

Taronga’s ungulate keepers have recently implemented a new enrichment schedule to challenge our clever giraffes.

Posted on 21st August 2015 by Media Relations

Cotton-top Tamarin brothers check out their new enrichmentCotton-top Tamarin brothers check out their new enrichment
Cotton-top Tamarin brothers check out their new enrichment
Cotton-top Tamarin brothers check out their new enrichment

The Cotton-top Tamarin brothers at our Education Centre become very inquisitive when we bring new things into their enclosure.

Posted on 20th August 2015 by Media Relations

Egg release brings hope for Northern Corroboree FrogsEgg release brings hope for Northern Corroboree Frogs
Egg release brings hope for Northern Corroboree Frogs
Egg release brings hope for Northern Corroboree Frogs

Taronga Zoo staff recently travelled to the Brindabella mountains to release 270 eggs and tadpoles of the critically endangered Northern Corroboree…

Posted on 12th August 2015 by Media Relations