NJ the Galapagos Tortoise hatchling turns one
It is hard to believe that just one year ago NJ the Galapagos Tortoise hatchling created history when it hatched and became the first Galapagos…
Posted on 19th March 2012 by Media Relations
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Venturing outVenturing out
Venturing out
The three Meerkat pups born in February this year have recently started to emerge from their den. The pups are very bold, venturing out much earlier…
Posted on 18th March 2012 by Media Relations
Nala's debut at the Ausgrid Seal ShowNala's debut at the Ausgrid Seal Show
Nala's debut at the Ausgrid Seal Show
It was fitting that Nala made her debut at our Ausgrid Seal Show on Sustainable Seafood Day as she’ll play an important role in educating our Zoo…
Posted on 16th March 2012 by Media Relations
Beads for Wildlife takes offBeads for Wildlife takes off
Beads for Wildlife takes off
In just one short week, the Beads for Wildlife campaign has already generated a lot of interest with many visitors keen to purchase a piece of…
Posted on 14th March 2012 by Media Relations
Travel Writers to Experience Zoofari LodgeTravel Writers to Experience Zoofari Lodge
Travel Writers to Experience Zoofari Lodge
Travel writers from newspapers, the travel industry and online are coming to Dubbo this weekend to write about Zoofari Lodge.
Posted on 14th March 2012 by Media Relations
Marshmallow Madness!Marshmallow Madness!
Marshmallow Madness!
You may remember ‘Big’ and ‘Bounce’ from their earlier blog; they might look like giant marshmallows, but these two Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos are…
Posted on 14th March 2012 by Media Relations
Pathi Harn’s 2nd BirthdayPathi Harn’s 2nd Birthday
Pathi Harn’s 2nd Birthday
Happy birthday to our ‘miracle’ calf Pathi Harn! Two years have flown by since we were in awe of when Porntip gave birth to Pathi Harn. The youngster…
Posted on 09th March 2012 by Media Relations
Buy Beads to Help Save WildlifeBuy Beads to Help Save Wildlife
Buy Beads to Help Save Wildlife
From early March we want you to discover how beads made by Kenyan tribeswomen can help wildlife in Northern Kenya.
Posted on 27th February 2012 by Media Relations
Happy Birthday to Zoo!Happy Birthday to Zoo!
Happy Birthday to Zoo!
We’re celebrating our 35th birthday! That’s 35 years of memories at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Posted on 27th February 2012 by Media Relations
Computer dating and matchmaking!Computer dating and matchmaking!
Computer dating and matchmaking!
With the boom of online social networking sites, odds are you know a dating couple who met online. But did you know that zoos have a network too for…
Posted on 27th February 2012 by Media Relations
House WarmingHouse Warming
House Warming
After eight weeks settling in to their new home, our four Tasmanian devil joeys are becoming bolder. The three males and the little female have been…
Posted on 27th February 2012 by Media Relations
Gorillas get posted for our mobile phone campaignGorillas get posted for our mobile phone campaign
Gorillas get posted for our mobile phone campaign
Western Lowland Gorillas are critically endangered, with wild gorilla numbers down by 80%.
Posted on 17th February 2012 by Media Relations