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When it rains …When it rains …
When it rains …
When it rains …

Rainy days are a little different for us at the Bird Show, because it means our shows might be cancelled.

Posted on 04th October 2011 by Media Relations

Lulu climbs to the topLulu climbs to the top
Lulu climbs to the top
Lulu climbs to the top

Taronga’s Chimpanzees have begun the process of acclimatising themselves to their newly renovated sanctuary.

Posted on 29th September 2011 by Media Relations

Spring has sprungSpring has sprung
Spring has sprung
Spring has sprung

Posted on 23rd September 2011 by Media Relations

Platypus Mural takes pride of place in the ZooPlatypus Mural takes pride of place in the Zoo
Platypus Mural takes pride of place in the Zoo
Platypus Mural takes pride of place in the Zoo

A stunning new Bilaburang (‘platypus’ in the Wiradjuri language) Mural now is a feature of the Australian wildlife section at Taronga Western Plains…

Posted on 23rd September 2011 by Media Relations

Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!
Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!
Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!

Zoo Grooves is happening again on Saturday 1 October and it’s approaching fast!

Posted on 16th September 2011 by Media Relations

See Taronga's latest animal arrivals these holidaysSee Taronga's latest animal arrivals these holidays
See Taronga's latest animal arrivals these holidays

#School Holidays, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

See Taronga's latest animal arrivals these holidays

Visitors to Taronga Zoo’s Great Southern Oceans these holidays will be some of the first to glimpse ‘Franklin’ the rescued Sub-Antarctic Fur Seal.

Posted on 06th September 2011 by Media Relations

International Vultures Awareness DayInternational Vultures Awareness Day
International Vultures Awareness Day
International Vultures Awareness Day

People often look at me a bit oddly when I say that I love vultures but I don’t see what’s not to love! Saturday September 3 is International Vulture…

Posted on 31st August 2011 by Media Relations

Taronga Helps Return Turtle To The DeepTaronga Helps Return Turtle To The Deep
Taronga Helps Return Turtle To The Deep
Taronga Helps Return Turtle To The Deep

A lucky juvenile Green Turtle splashed back into the ocean at Port Stephens this week after lifesaving care at Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital.

Posted on 25th August 2011 by Media Relations

School kids converge on the Zoo for Project PlatypusSchool kids converge on the Zoo for Project Platypus
School kids converge on the Zoo for Project Platypus
School kids converge on the Zoo for Project Platypus

Approximately 195 students from eight schools in the Dubbo region converged on Taronga Western Plains Zoo yesterday to participate in the second…

Posted on 25th August 2011 by Media Relations

Mav and Michie Help Keep Australia BeautifulMav and Michie Help Keep Australia Beautiful
Mav and Michie Help Keep Australia Beautiful
Mav and Michie Help Keep Australia Beautiful

Taronga’s Mav, the seal, and Michie, the Sea-lion, showed all of us today just how easy it is to stop rubbish getting into the waterways.

Posted on 22nd August 2011 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes Meerkat babiesZoo welcomes Meerkat babies
Zoo welcomes Meerkat babies
Zoo welcomes Meerkat babies

Just four weeks ago we were excited to arrive at work and see that Umi, the Zoo’s resident female Meerkat had given birth to three little pups.…

Posted on 22nd August 2011 by Media Relations

Newman’s AnatomyNewman’s Anatomy
Newman’s Anatomy
Newman’s Anatomy

Meet Newman the Pink Galah with a sore foot.

Posted on 19th August 2011 by Media Relations