Record-breaking breeding season
The future of the critically-endangered Regent Honeyeater is in safe hands with Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo recording its largest cohort of…
Posted on 02nd May 2023 by Media Relations
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Spider Monkey troop welcomes trio of babiesSpider Monkey troop welcomes trio of babies
Spider Monkey troop welcomes trio of babies
Three boisterous baby Spider Monkeys have been thrilling visitors to Taronga Western Plains Zoo these school holidays.
Posted on 02nd May 2023 by Media Relations
Nura Diya Australia opens at Taronga ZooNura Diya Australia opens at Taronga Zoo
Nura Diya Australia opens at Taronga Zoo
Just in time for the school holidays, people can now walk among kangaroos and wallabies, come paw-to-paw with dingoes and see koalas up close along…
Posted on 13th April 2023 by Media Relations
Taronga becomes first zoos in NSW powered by renewable electricityTaronga becomes first zoos in NSW powered by renewable electricity
Taronga becomes first zoos in NSW powered by renewable electricity
Four fresh-faced Meerkat pups and a roarsome birthday are set to be the highlights of a family visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo these school…
Posted on 31st March 2023 by Media Relations
Baby Meerkats born in DubboBaby Meerkats born in Dubbo
Baby Meerkats born in Dubbo
Four fresh-faced Meerkat pups and a roarsome birthday are set to be the highlights of a family visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo these school…
Posted on 31st March 2023 by Media Relations
Vivid Sydney returns to Taronga ZooVivid Sydney returns to Taronga Zoo
Vivid Sydney returns to Taronga Zoo
Vivid Sydney returns to Taronga Zoo in 2023, with a brand-new line-up of captivating installations and lanterns inspired by Australia’s rare and…
Posted on 16th March 2023 by Media Relations
First Booroolong Frog ReleaseFirst Booroolong Frog Release
First Booroolong Frog Release
Just three years after a rapid rescue mission was deployed to recover the last remaining individuals in the population, 640 endangered Booroolong…
Posted on 13th March 2023 by Media Relations
Happy birthday to the Zoo!Happy birthday to the Zoo!
Happy birthday to the Zoo!
This week, on 28 February, Taronga Western Plains Zoo turned 46 years old. Since the Zoo was officially opened in 1977 it has celebrated so many…
Posted on 02nd March 2023 by Media Relations
Egg-ceptional breeding seasonEgg-ceptional breeding season
Egg-ceptional breeding season
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has seen its most successful Plains-wanderer breeding season to date with 17 critically endangered chicks hatching at the…
Posted on 23rd February 2023 by Media Relations
Little Penguin releaseLittle Penguin release
Little Penguin release
A Little Penguin is now back in the ocean after having made a full recovery from life-threatening injuries.
Posted on 23rd February 2023 by Media Relations
Fifth Giraffe calf bornFifth Giraffe calf born
Fifth Giraffe calf born
There was plenty of rubber necking at Taronga Western Plains Zoo on Saturday 21 January when the Giraffe herd welcomed another new arrival.
Posted on 06th February 2023 by Media Relations
Take your rubbish with youTake your rubbish with you
Take your rubbish with you
As Australians are getting ready to celebrate summer’s last public holiday, the teams at Taronga Wildlife Hospitals are urging everyone to reduce…
Posted on 25th January 2023 by Media Relations