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
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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
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
World Rhino DayWorld Rhino Day
World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day started in 2010 to raise awareness and funds for the plight of all Rhino species in the world.
Posted on 17th September 2012 by Media Relations
Day Care Kids Help Taronga’s GorillasDay Care Kids Help Taronga’s Gorillas
Day Care Kids Help Taronga’s Gorillas
Environmental enrichment plays a crucial role in the day to day activities of our animals and on the primate division keepers are always trying to…
Posted on 10th September 2012 by Media Relations
Spring Magpie ActionSpring Magpie Action
Spring Magpie Action
Magpies have started to appear in the news with stories about swooping on pedestrians and bike riders. It’s not because they’re aggressive but they’…
Posted on 06th September 2012 by Media Relations
Cubs reach their 12 month milestoneCubs reach their 12 month milestone
Cubs reach their 12 month milestone
The 27th of August marked the first birthday of Taronga’s three tiger cubs, Kembali, Sakti, and their sister Kartika.
Posted on 05th September 2012 by Media Relations
Mahale passes the milestones his own wayMahale passes the milestones his own way
Mahale passes the milestones his own way
With the passing of another year, Taronga’s young Western Lowland Gorilla Mahale, shows no sign of changing the way he gets about.
Posted on 28th August 2012 by Media Relations
World Rhino DayWorld Rhino Day
World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day started in 2010 to raise awareness and funds for the plight of all Rhino species in the world.
Posted on 24th August 2012 by Media Relations
A magical moment for a critically endangered rhinoA magical moment for a critically endangered rhino
A magical moment for a critically endangered rhino
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Senior Vet, Benn Bryant recently assisted at the birth of a rare Sumatran Rhino at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary
Posted on 24th August 2012 by Media Relations
Mary moves in!Mary moves in!
Mary moves in!
Mary the Malayan Sun Bear has made the move to Taronga Zoo, and is settling into new surroundings! The boisterous two and a half year old is now on…
Posted on 23rd August 2012 by Media Relations
Keeper Diary: Raising OwlsKeeper Diary: Raising Owls
Keeper Diary: Raising Owls
What does it take to become a surrogate father to two Sooty Owl chicks? Read Grey Fisher's owl diary.
Posted on 20th August 2012 by Media Relations