Bat baby joins the group
The Ghost Bats have settled into their new exhibit in the Australia’s Nightlife prescinct, and have been joined by a new arrival.
Posted on 02nd January 2013 by Media Relations
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Remember our Sooty Owl chicks?Remember our Sooty Owl chicks?
Remember our Sooty Owl chicks?
The pair has grown considerably, and are almost unrecognisable! This beautiful duo, named Dragon and Phoenix, are now completely covered in feathers…
Posted on 01st January 2013 by Media Relations
New Year at TarongaNew Year at Taronga
New Year at Taronga
Fireworks ring in the New Year with colourful and spectacular visual displays but are also accompanied with noise.
Posted on 26th December 2012 by Media Relations
Tasmanian Devils arrive at their new homeTasmanian Devils arrive at their new home
Tasmanian Devils arrive at their new home
This week Taronga Western Plains Zoo received six young Tasmanian Devils bred at its sister Zoo, Taronga, in Sydney.
Posted on 20th December 2012 by Media Relations
Newest condor prepares for flightNewest condor prepares for flight
Newest condor prepares for flight
If you’ve ever seen an Andean Condor, you’ll known that the South American species of bird is very impressive. These birds can reach an enormous…
Posted on 20th December 2012 by Media Relations
Taronga raises awareness for gorillasTaronga raises awareness for gorillas
Taronga raises awareness for gorillas
Working at Taronga Zoo involves a lot more than feeding of animals and cleaning out their exhibits. As a keeper, one of our most important roles is…
Posted on 19th December 2012 by Media Relations
Meerkats enjoy an early Christmas surpriseMeerkats enjoy an early Christmas surprise
Meerkats enjoy an early Christmas surprise
Today, keepers treated the ever-increasing Meerkat troop to an early Christmas treat. The Zoo’s volunteers and Taronga Training Institute students…
Posted on 19th December 2012 by Media Relations
It’s all about keeping coolIt’s all about keeping cool
It’s all about keeping cool
Summer has definitely arrived and with temperatures already reaching over 30 degrees most days the animals at the Zoo find different ways to keep…
Posted on 12th December 2012 by Media Relations
Spoil your special someoneSpoil your special someone
Spoil your special someone
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and why not spoil your special someone this year with a night at the Zoo that they will never forget.
Posted on 12th December 2012 by Media Relations
A Visit To Tchindzoulou Island - CongoA Visit To Tchindzoulou Island - Congo
A Visit To Tchindzoulou Island - Congo
The Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Centre (TCRC) in the Congo first started caring for chimpanzees orphaned by the commercial, illegal…
Posted on 12th December 2012 by Media Relations
Give a bright future to wildlife this ChristmasGive a bright future to wildlife this Christmas
Give a bright future to wildlife this Christmas
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is helping communities and wildlife in Kenya by funding 21 Wildlife Protection Rangers in the region.
Posted on 12th December 2012 by Media Relations
Update from the Great Barrier Reef – Coral CryopreservationUpdate from the Great Barrier Reef – Coral Cryopreservation
Update from the Great Barrier Reef – Coral Cryopreservation
Manager of Research and Conservation, Dr Rebecca Spindler is currently out on the Great Barrier Reef with the Australian Institute of Marine Science…
Posted on 06th December 2012 by Media Relations