Ronnie now a star of the Seal Show
If you’re planning to come and watch the Ausgrid Seal Show any time soon, there’s one little seal that’s sure to impress. While this particular seal…
Posted on 09th February 2012 by Media Relations
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Flying Komodos Flew the Taronga FlagFlying Komodos Flew the Taronga Flag
Flying Komodos Flew the Taronga Flag
Bleary-eyed at 6:30am on a Sunday morning, the Flying Komodos began to build their force on the water’s edge of Darling Harbour in what was going to…
Posted on 08th February 2012 by Media Relations
Endangered Tree Kangaroos get a brand new homeEndangered Tree Kangaroos get a brand new home
Endangered Tree Kangaroos get a brand new home
Moving house can be a busy time for even the most organised of people, so when it came time for our Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroos to move into…
Posted on 01st February 2012 by Media Relations
Everybody’s Shuffling!Everybody’s Shuffling!
Everybody’s Shuffling!
Our young condor chick has begun to be more mobile these days. In preparation for her big move from her condor crèche to aviary life, she has been…
Posted on 30th January 2012 by Media Relations
Cool treats for the animalsCool treats for the animals
Cool treats for the animals
Following that crazy storms over the weekend, the weather has now started to warm up again with the sun out and temperatures over 30 degrees.
Posted on 18th January 2012 by Media Relations
Milestone for Zoo just around the cornerMilestone for Zoo just around the corner
Milestone for Zoo just around the corner
This year Taronga Western Plains Zoo will celebrate 35th years of caring for wildlife on Tuesday 28 February 2012.
Posted on 17th January 2012 by Media Relations
Anton's "Paws" Campaign for KoalasAnton's "Paws" Campaign for Koalas
Anton's "Paws" Campaign for Koalas
Local student, Anton Nankivill recently visited the Zoo to present a cheque to the Taronga Foundation following his school’s amazing efforts to raise…
Posted on 16th January 2012 by Media Relations
Sumatran Tiger Cubs Growing FastSumatran Tiger Cubs Growing Fast
Sumatran Tiger Cubs Growing Fast
Taronga’s precious male Sumatran Tiger cubs have cracked the 20 kilogram mark. The female, Kartika is just trailing her brothers at a robust 18…
Posted on 12th January 2012 by Media Relations
For all the romanticsFor all the romantics
For all the romantics
On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14 February 2012, the Zoo will be hosting a unique dining experience that is sure to be a night to remember for you and…
Posted on 10th January 2012 by Media Relations
Our Special ‘K’, the Reclusive Regent HoneyeaterOur Special ‘K’, the Reclusive Regent Honeyeater
Our Special ‘K’, the Reclusive Regent Honeyeater
If you were to chat to our bird keepers about breeding and caring for Regent Honeyeaters, there’s one character they often refer to, which has, shall…
Posted on 09th January 2012 by Media Relations
Brazilian Tapir Welcomes SummerBrazilian Tapir Welcomes Summer
Brazilian Tapir Welcomes Summer
With the mercury hovering around the 30 degree mark, our Brazilian Tapir, ‘Tiquie’ got a cooling hose-down from her keeper.
Posted on 04th January 2012 by Media Relations
Otters love to nestOtters love to nest
Otters love to nest
When most people think of nests, they think of birds. Do you know that otters make nests every day?
Posted on 03rd January 2012 by Media Relations