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Binturong high up in the skyBinturong high up in the sky
Binturong high up in the sky
Binturong high up in the sky

As soon as Courtney the keeper lets them run outside in the morning, Pepper, the female, and Sari, the young male, rush to their breakfast - but not…

Posted on 15th August 2012 by Media Relations

Chimps Chase Away the Winter BluesChimps Chase Away the Winter Blues
Chimps Chase Away the Winter Blues
Chimps Chase Away the Winter Blues

It may be winter here in Sydney but that’s not stopping the chimp family from enjoying the great outdoors….especially the younger members of the…

Posted on 14th August 2012 by Media Relations

Taronga recognised for sustainabilityTaronga recognised for sustainability
Taronga recognised for sustainability

#Sustainability, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga recognised for sustainability

Taronga Zoo was recognised as a Bronze Level Partner of the NSW Government Sustainable Advantage Program on Monday 23 July.

Posted on 26th July 2012 by Media Relations

It's a party!It's a party!
It's a party!
It's a party!

Recently two of our female Meerkats, Akiki and Mwali, celebrated their 1st Birthday.

Posted on 26th July 2012 by Media Relations

Winter Warms Up at Taronga ZooWinter Warms Up at Taronga Zoo
Winter Warms Up at Taronga Zoo
Winter Warms Up at Taronga Zoo

Fur coats, extra weight and heating lamps are all part of warming up for winter for Taronga’s wildlife.

Posted on 13th July 2012 by Media Relations

Afternoon Monkey FunAfternoon Monkey Fun
Afternoon Monkey Fun
Afternoon Monkey Fun

This afternoon visitors were lucky to see our two juvenile Francois Langur’s, Keo-co and Tam Dao literally hanging around their tropically-themed…

Posted on 12th July 2012 by Media Relations

Small, Shy But Very FierceSmall, Shy But Very Fierce
Small, Shy But Very Fierce
Small, Shy But Very Fierce

Say “wolverine” to most people and it will probably conjure up images of Hugh Jackman with retractable metal claws, but the real creature that…

Posted on 06th July 2012 by Media Relations

Taronga's Project Penguin Expo Day 2012Taronga's Project Penguin Expo Day 2012
Taronga's Project Penguin Expo Day 2012
Taronga's Project Penguin Expo Day 2012

Today, 800 primary and secondary students gathered at Taronga Zoo to show off their exciting creations for the Project Penguin Expo.

Posted on 28th June 2012 by Media Relations

We're For The Wild!We're For The Wild!
We're For The Wild!
We're For The Wild!

Today, Cuddles and her keepers made their mark ‘For The Wild.’

Posted on 27th June 2012 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes Siamang Ape babyZoo welcomes Siamang Ape baby
Zoo welcomes Siamang Ape baby
Zoo welcomes Siamang Ape baby

A Siamang Ape baby at Taronga Western Plains Zoo has called for a vocal celebration by the Siamang Ape parents.

Posted on 26th June 2012 by Media Relations

Ord Helps Out at the Bird ShowOrd Helps Out at the Bird Show
Ord Helps Out at the Bird Show
Ord Helps Out at the Bird Show

The Taronga Bird Show’s newest feathered star is Ord, the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. Ord is currently being trained by keeper Brendan to sit on a…

Posted on 20th June 2012 by Media Relations