World Otter Day 2022
World Otter Day is on Wednesday 25 May. The day was created to help bring awareness to all 13 otter species around the world. Otters are what’s known…
Posted on 23rd May 2022 by Media Relations
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Taronga and Citi celebrating World Environment Day!Taronga and Citi celebrating World Environment Day!
Taronga and Citi celebrating World Environment Day!
World Environment Day is a vital day to recognise and appreciate how much we all rely on nature and the creatures that inhabit it. From the mightiest…
Posted on 19th May 2022 by Media Relations
First Graduates From Sydney-Taronga AllianceFirst Graduates From Sydney-Taronga Alliance
First Graduates From Sydney-Taronga Alliance
The first student conservationists have this month graduated after completing a first-of-its-kind conservation degree from the University of Sydney,…
Posted on 11th May 2022 by Media Relations
Devils on displayDevils on display
Devils on display
Three of the world’s largest surviving carnivorous marsupial have stepped out of their nest boxes and into their new public exhibit for the first…
Posted on 10th May 2022 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo’s new Zebra foal right on time for the School HolidaysDubbo Zoo’s new Zebra foal right on time for the School Holidays
Dubbo Zoo’s new Zebra foal right on time for the School Holidays
Taronga Western Plains Zoo have welcomed an adorable new arrival just in time for the school holidays with the birth of a healthy zebra foal on 3…
Posted on 03rd May 2022 by Media Relations
ROARSOME NEWS: Birth of lion cub trio in DubboROARSOME NEWS: Birth of lion cub trio in Dubbo
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
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