ROARSOME NEWS: Birth of lion cub trio in Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is brimming with pride to announce the birth of a trio of lion cubs on 7 April in a major breeding success for…
Posted on 03rd May 2022 by Media Relations
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Dubbo's New Wildlife HospitalDubbo's New Wildlife Hospital
Dubbo's New Wildlife Hospital
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is always looking ahead, planning for a greener future, and acting for the wild. The Zoo’s new $14 million Wildlife…
Posted on 02nd May 2022 by Media Relations
Dubbo Welcomes New White Rhino BullDubbo Welcomes New White Rhino Bull
Dubbo Welcomes New White Rhino Bull
In an exciting step for the regional breeding program, Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo has farewelled one White Rhino bull and welcomed another…
Posted on 02nd May 2022 by Media Relations
Dingo? Bingo!Dingo? Bingo!
Dingo? Bingo!
Can you tell your cats from your dingoes? Your wallabies from your wallaroos? Then Dingo? Bingo! is your chance to identify dingoes (and other…
Posted on 28th April 2022 by Media Relations
Future of rare bird in safe hands in DubboFuture of rare bird in safe hands in Dubbo
Future of rare bird in safe hands in Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has continued its breeding success for the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater in just its second year in the…
Posted on 28th April 2022 by Media Relations
Orphaned possum joeys become a new familyOrphaned possum joeys become a new family
Orphaned possum joeys become a new family
Ringtail possums prefer to live in groups, which is why these orphans were grouped together before being released to the wild.
Posted on 22nd April 2022 by Media Relations
Little Penguin moulting seasonLittle Penguin moulting season
Little Penguin moulting season
Keep an eye out right now for vulnerable little penguins if you're near to a colony site.
Posted on 21st April 2022 by Media Relations
Little Weja learns to be a 'real' echidnaLittle Weja learns to be a 'real' echidna
Little Weja learns to be a 'real' echidna
Surrogate mum and vet nurse Liz McConnell is happy to report that Weja the echida is showing all the right behaviours.
Posted on 21st April 2022 by Media Relations
King Nyani Arrives at Taronga ZooKing Nyani Arrives at Taronga Zoo
King Nyani Arrives at Taronga Zoo
The excitement mounts as the time draws near when the international icon for gorilla conservation will make his new home in one of Australia’s most…
Posted on 20th April 2022 by Media Relations
Habitat Positive Rewilding project to give refuge to KoalasHabitat Positive Rewilding project to give refuge to Koalas
Habitat Positive Rewilding project to give refuge to Koalas
Koalas and other threatened species are to be given a safe haven, in a first-of-its-kind 5,000-hectare Box-Gum Woodland Rewilding Reserve, led by…
Posted on 20th April 2022 by Media Relations
Why we need good palm oilWhy we need good palm oil
Why we need good palm oil
Many of us have had the experience of getting the wrong song words stuck in our brain – once they’re committed to memory it’s a battle to correct…
Posted on 31st March 2022 by Media Relations
A full Quokka pouchA full Quokka pouch
A full Quokka pouch
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is very excited about a little Quokka head popping out of its mum’s pouch in the Australian walk-through exhibit.
Posted on 31st March 2022 by Media Relations