Celebrating volunteering at the Zoo
This week is National Volunteer Week, 13 - 19 May 2013 and Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrated today with a special barbecue to say thank you to…
Posted on 16th May 2013 by Media Relations
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Taronga Celebrates National Volunteer WeekTaronga Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Taronga Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoos have over 545 volunteers dedicating their time across a diverse range of programs to support the work of…
Posted on 15th May 2013 by Media Relations
Testing Times for Taronga’s Gorilla Toddler KipenziTesting Times for Taronga’s Gorilla Toddler Kipenzi
Testing Times for Taronga’s Gorilla Toddler Kipenzi
Like mums around the world this Mother’s Day, Taronga Gorilla, Kriba, is keeping a watchful eye on her increasingly independent two year old daughter…
Posted on 12th May 2013 by Media Relations
Regent Honeyeater gets habitat boostRegent Honeyeater gets habitat boost
Regent Honeyeater gets habitat boost
Saturday, May 4th, was a wonderful bright day as Taronga staff, volunteers and YATZ (Youth at the Zoo), jumped on a coach and headed off to the…
Posted on 10th May 2013 by Media Relations
Tigers House Swap with LionsTigers House Swap with Lions
Tigers House Swap with Lions
I noticed when I visited the tigers, which have swapped exhibits with the lions, a couple of black horizontal stripes with a vertical one, on one…
Posted on 03rd May 2013 by Media Relations
Rhino May DayRhino May Day
Rhino May Day
Today only five species of Rhino remain in the world. They are all under threat from poaching shrinking wildness which are the two biggest threats.
Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations
Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!
Rhinos sighted across Dubbo!
Dubbo is now home to three stunning Black Rhino sculptures created by Sydney-based artists Gillie and Marc Schattner. Read more here.
Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations
Billabong Camp officially opensBillabong Camp officially opens
Billabong Camp officially opens
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new overnight accommodation experience, Billabong Camp, is officially open!
Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations
Seal Show UpdateSeal Show Update
Seal Show Update
It is not the first time that I've watched the seal show at Taronga Zoo. Every time I see the show, it refreshes my mind, but one thing is never…
Posted on 02nd May 2013 by Media Relations
Meerkat customsMeerkat customs
Meerkat customs
Now they may be cute and small, but Meerkats are actually the most challenging group of animals our Carnivores keepers care for. They are powerful…
Posted on 01st May 2013 by Media Relations
Melbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calfMelbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calf
Melbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calf
Taronga would like to congratulate Melbourne Zoo on the recent birth of a male Eastern Bongo calf.
Posted on 26th April 2013 by Media Relations
Update from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, TracyUpdate from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, Tracy
Update from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, Tracy
Over the last 24 hours, I’ve had lots of calls from people who have seen a news segment featuring me being bumped on the head by one of our Giraffes…
Posted on 22nd April 2013 by Media Relations