Taronga & NSW Fire and Rescue Reach New Heights
Afraid of heights? Thankfully the staff involved in a drill to rescue people from the Sky Safari love a high altitude work place. Check out the blog…
Posted on 12th April 2013 by Media Relations
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Zoo animals enjoy Easter treatsZoo animals enjoy Easter treats
Zoo animals enjoy Easter treats
It was treats all round for the animals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Easter, with keepers providing special egg-shaped piñatas for the animals…
Posted on 10th April 2013 by Media Relations
Koala in care following rescueKoala in care following rescue
Koala in care following rescue
The Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital has been caring for a Koala since early February after it survived the deadly bushfires around…
Posted on 10th April 2013 by Media Relations
New arrivals for the Eland herdNew arrivals for the Eland herd
New arrivals for the Eland herd
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the arrival of four Eland calves over the past month. The calves have been born to a mixture…
Posted on 10th April 2013 by Media Relations
Healthy Herd of Barbary SheepHealthy Herd of Barbary Sheep
Healthy Herd of Barbary Sheep
Taronga’s amazing Barbary Sheep herd of 18 have all completed their annual health checks.
Posted on 08th April 2013 by Media Relations
Marine Debris Victim Swans Back to Manly DamMarine Debris Victim Swans Back to Manly Dam
Marine Debris Victim Swans Back to Manly Dam
Recently we got to release one of our more graceful patients back to the wild, ‘Belinda’ a juvenile Black Swan. Belinda had swallowed some carelessly…
Posted on 08th April 2013 by Media Relations
Easter finds our gorillasEaster finds our gorillas
Easter finds our gorillas
Looking after Taronga’s gorillas keeps the primate team busy and always looking for new ideas to challenge them. With Easter just around the corner…
Posted on 28th March 2013 by Media Relations
Happy Sustainable Seafood DayHappy Sustainable Seafood Day
Happy Sustainable Seafood Day
Happy Sustainable Seafood Day! Why should you care, I hear you ask? There will always be plenty of fish in the sea, or so the old adage goes, but is…
Posted on 15th March 2013 by Media Relations
Keeping your smaller pets activeKeeping your smaller pets active
Keeping your smaller pets active
Whether they have wings, fluffy tails or long tails, a great way in training your little one is to make special healthy treats and activities they…
Posted on 14th March 2013 by Media Relations
Cheetah takes a trip to the dentistCheetah takes a trip to the dentist
Cheetah takes a trip to the dentist
Gijima the male Cheetah at Taronga Western Plains Zoo took a trip to the dentist recently.
Posted on 14th March 2013 by Media Relations
Lasers lead the way for the Komodo DragonLasers lead the way for the Komodo Dragon
Lasers lead the way for the Komodo Dragon
Visitor favourite Tuka the Komodo Dragon has been joined by two 16 month old juveniles in the exhibit next door. The two dragons arrived from Los…
Posted on 14th March 2013 by Media Relations
Students go hands-on to learn about local ecosystemsStudents go hands-on to learn about local ecosystems
Students go hands-on to learn about local ecosystems
Year 10 students from St John’s College converged on Sandy Beach at the Macquarie River today to learn about their local ecosystems and the…
Posted on 13th March 2013 by Media Relations