Where is George the Loggerhead Turtle?
It’s been a year since George the Loggerhead Turtle was released off Lord Howe Island, yet the Taronga Wildlife Hospital is still keeping an eye on…
Posted on 04th February 2013 by Media Relations
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Darren Percival brings The Voice to TarongaDarren Percival brings The Voice to Taronga
Darren Percival brings The Voice to Taronga
Visitors at the giraffes were delighted not only to see Taronga’s tallest animals, but also to be serenaded by Darren Percival, The Voice Australia…
Posted on 31st January 2013 by Media Relations
Year of the SnakeYear of the Snake
Year of the Snake
For Zoo visitors, it was quite a treat to celebrate this traditional Chinese and popular Australian event and see the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover…
Posted on 30th January 2013 by Media Relations
Lazarus makes his debutLazarus makes his debut
Lazarus makes his debut
The African Lion, Lazarus, who arrived at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in November 2012, recently made his debut on exhibit.
Posted on 30th January 2013 by Media Relations
Fennec Foxes of new bloodline are Taronga Zoo’s new residentsFennec Foxes of new bloodline are Taronga Zoo’s new residents
Fennec Foxes of new bloodline are Taronga Zoo’s new residents
Taronga Zoo has welcomed new residents into its growing wildlife community with the birth of three Fennec Fox kits, the first litter to be born to a…
Posted on 27th January 2013 by Media Relations
Taronga Wildlife Hospital - Giving a breeding Westland Petrel female a second chance at lifeTaronga Wildlife Hospital - Giving a breeding Westland Petrel female a second chance at life
Taronga Wildlife Hospital - Giving a breeding Westland Petrel female a second chance at life
This week Taronga Wildlife Hospital was given the rare opportunity to release a Westland Petrel, Red listed by Birdlife international as a vulnerable…
Posted on 24th January 2013 by Media Relations
Dinosaurs in the Wild: Through the eyes of an aspiring palaeontologistDinosaurs in the Wild: Through the eyes of an aspiring palaeontologist
Dinosaurs in the Wild: Through the eyes of an aspiring palaeontologist
After having the opportunity to chat to the volunteer palaeontologists, I was looking forward to spending a day at the zoo seeing the new Dinosaurs…
Posted on 23rd January 2013 by Media Relations
Eureka Prize winner, Iggy Fox, explores Taronga ZooEureka Prize winner, Iggy Fox, explores Taronga Zoo
Eureka Prize winner, Iggy Fox, explores Taronga Zoo
A family hen, large egg and inquisitive boy lead to an egg-normous scientific finding!
Posted on 18th January 2013 by Media Relations
Education is key to stop the killingEducation is key to stop the killing
Education is key to stop the killing
With six new infant chimpanzees at the Tchimpounga sanctuary this year, the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo is…
Posted on 17th January 2013 by Media Relations
The Latest Releases on Tchindzoulou IslandThe Latest Releases on Tchindzoulou Island
The Latest Releases on Tchindzoulou Island
Recently, Sam and I were lucky enough to help with the release of four more chimpanzees on Tchindzoulou Island.
Posted on 16th January 2013 by Media Relations
Love is in the airLove is in the air
Love is in the air
As Valentine’s Day nears closer, love is in the air at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Posted on 16th January 2013 by Media Relations
Billabong Camp coming soonBillabong Camp coming soon
Billabong Camp coming soon
Construction at Billabong Camp continues to progress well with the opening of this new immersive bush camping experience set to be in mid April 2013.
Posted on 16th January 2013 by Media Relations