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White Rhino back on displayWhite Rhino back on display
White Rhino back on display
White Rhino back on display

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited that the White Rhinos are now back on display following scheduled maintenance to their exhibit.

Posted on 01st October 2012 by Media Relations

Looking After Our WildlifeLooking After Our Wildlife
Looking After Our Wildlife
Looking After Our Wildlife

Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital sees some very unusual road accident victims. Possums, wombats and even echidnas often fall victim to cars when crossing…

Posted on 01st October 2012 by Media Relations

Raising OwlsRaising Owls
Raising Owls
Raising Owls

Taronga’s Mosman Zoo is lucky enough to have Sooty Owl chicks to call our own! These beautiful young birds hatched almost two months ago.

Posted on 30th September 2012 by Media Relations

Meet Mayhem and Seba!Meet Mayhem and Seba!
Meet Mayhem and Seba!
Meet Mayhem and Seba!

Taronga’s Red Pandas are quite a sight: with thick russet fur, striped bushy tails, pointed noses and soft white ears, they are highly unusual…

Posted on 30th September 2012 by Media Relations

Meet the world's deadliest snakeMeet the world's deadliest snake
Meet the world's deadliest snake
Meet the world's deadliest snake

What's your poison? The Inland Taipan is the world's most toxic snake - and there are four of them on display at Taronga Zoo.

Posted on 28th September 2012 by Media Relations

Sea-lions splash into warmer weatherSea-lions splash into warmer weather
Sea-lions splash into warmer weather
Sea-lions splash into warmer weather

When you think of seals, do you think of big animals casually lounging on rocks in the sun, not moving an inch except for the occasional jaw-cracking…

Posted on 25th September 2012 by Media Relations

Support RhinosSupport Rhinos
Support Rhinos
Support Rhinos

How can you help the five Rhino species remaining in the world today?

Posted on 21st September 2012 by Media Relations

Zoofari Lodge gets a makeoverZoofari Lodge gets a makeover
Zoofari Lodge gets a makeover
Zoofari Lodge gets a makeover

The main house at Zoofari Lodge has undergone a major transformation over the past six weeks with the interior now featuring a more contemporary…

Posted on 20th September 2012 by Media Relations

Home to the Greater One-Horned RhinoHome to the Greater One-Horned Rhino
Home to the Greater One-Horned Rhino
Home to the Greater One-Horned Rhino

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is the only Zoo in Australia to hold the Greater One-horned Rhinoceros.

Posted on 20th September 2012 by Media Relations

Baby Boom at the ZooBaby Boom at the Zoo
Baby Boom at the Zoo
Baby Boom at the Zoo

Spring is in the air at Taronga Western Plains Zoo with staff welcoming five Zoo babies recently.

Posted on 19th September 2012 by Media Relations

My Christmas Adventure!My Christmas Adventure!
My Christmas Adventure!
My Christmas Adventure!

One of our keepers has said 'goodbye' to Taronga and 'hello' to Christmas Island to work with two struggling Australian animals.…

Posted on 19th September 2012 by Media Relations

Celebrating World Rhino DayCelebrating World Rhino Day
Celebrating World Rhino Day
Celebrating World Rhino Day

With World Rhino Day approaching, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the ongoing success of the Black Rhino breeding program at Taronga Western…

Posted on 18th September 2012 by Media Relations