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Project Penguin: Manly Vale Habitat Day BlogProject Penguin: Manly Vale Habitat Day Blog
Project Penguin: Manly Vale Habitat Day Blog
Project Penguin: Manly Vale Habitat Day Blog

On the 10th of May, year five and six arrived at Little Manly and after having a quick morning tea we headed off to Little Collins Beach and up to…

Posted on 15th June 2012 by Media Relations

Kibali and Kimya's Growing ConnectionKibali and Kimya's Growing Connection
Kibali and Kimya's Growing Connection
Kibali and Kimya's Growing Connection

A couple of months have passed and Kibali and Kimya are settling in well. There has been some highs and lows with the two young gorillas getting to…

Posted on 13th June 2012 by Media Relations

Goodbye SelatanGoodbye Selatan
Goodbye Selatan
Goodbye Selatan

Keepers at the Zoo are saddened by the passing of 21 year old Selatan the Sumatran Tiger.

Posted on 12th June 2012 by Media Relations

Who’s Watching the Owls of Mosman?Who’s Watching the Owls of Mosman?
Who’s Watching the Owls of Mosman?
Who’s Watching the Owls of Mosman?

Taronga Scientist Dr Grainne Cleary wants local Mosman residents to help her watch out for Powerful Owls.

Posted on 07th June 2012 by Media Relations

Father and Son show May Birthday DifferencesFather and Son show May Birthday Differences
Father and Son show May Birthday Differences
Father and Son show May Birthday Differences

The saying goes ‘like father like son’, but one of our young black back gorillas is defiantly not taking after his relaxed and laid back father,…

Posted on 29th May 2012 by Media Relations

Zoo Takes Volunteers to Lunch for Volunteer WeekZoo Takes Volunteers to Lunch for Volunteer Week
Zoo Takes Volunteers to Lunch for Volunteer Week
Zoo Takes Volunteers to Lunch for Volunteer Week

Taronga celebrated its 550 volunteers and their incredible contribution to wild life through behavioural studies, administration, guest services and…

Posted on 29th May 2012 by Media Relations

Rare Addax Calf BornRare Addax Calf Born
Rare Addax Calf Born
Rare Addax Calf Born

Keepers are excited by the arrival of a female Addax calf on Tuesday 8 May 2012.

Posted on 22nd May 2012 by Media Relations

From Italy with LoveFrom Italy with Love
From Italy with Love
From Italy with Love

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has recently welcomed the arrival of three Ring-tailed Lemurs from Rome Zoo in Italy.

Posted on 22nd May 2012 by Media Relations

Four tiny Eye-lash VipersFour tiny Eye-lash Vipers
Four tiny Eye-lash Vipers
Four tiny Eye-lash Vipers

Keepers over at Reptile World have welcomed four tiny Eyelash Vipers which are being cared for behind the scenes.

Posted on 21st May 2012 by Media Relations

‘Snuggie’ Time?‘Snuggie’ Time?
‘Snuggie’ Time?
‘Snuggie’ Time?

Winter is steadily imposing itself on Sydney and the temperatures are dropping. Some of us may crank up the heat, whilst others may don a ‘snuggie’,…

Posted on 14th May 2012 by Media Relations

Zoological Hidden TreasureZoological Hidden Treasure
Zoological Hidden Treasure
Zoological Hidden Treasure

Today I was unbelievably lucky to see the equivalent of zoological hidden treasure here at Taronga Zoo.

Posted on 10th May 2012 by Media Relations

Little Penguins Return to the WildLittle Penguins Return to the Wild
Little Penguins Return to the Wild
Little Penguins Return to the Wild

A Little Penguin which nearly suffocated due to a fishing net was rehabilitated by Taronga Wildlife Hospital and released back into the wild!

Posted on 07th May 2012 by Media Relations