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
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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
Dubbo wins bronzeDubbo wins bronze
Dubbo wins bronze
Taronga Western Plains Zoo received the Bronze Award in the Major Tourist Attraction category at the Australian Tourism Awards ceremony on Friday…
Posted on 31st March 2022 by Media Relations
Sustainable SeafoodSustainable Seafood
Sustainable Seafood
Our oceans need our help. Almost 90% of the world’s fish stocks are depleted, over-exploited or fished up to their limit. This is bad news for the…
Posted on 21st March 2022 by Media Relations
Meet Gerald, a flood survivorMeet Gerald, a flood survivor
Meet Gerald, a flood survivor
A lucky echidna was plucked from recent flood waters and is recuperating at Taronga Wildlife Hospital.
Posted on 17th March 2022 by Media Relations
Wildlife rescue tipsWildlife rescue tips
Wildlife rescue tips
What to do if you find injured wildlife.
Posted on 15th February 2022 by Media Relations
Injured turtleInjured turtle
Injured turtle
Marine debris has caused terrible injuries to this green sea turtle, now recovering in Wildlife Intensive Care.
Posted on 09th February 2022 by Media Relations
Rescued Boobook ChickRescued Boobook Chick
Rescued Boobook Chick
It’s a busy time of year at Sydney’s Taronga Wildlife Hospital. Our veterinary team have received an influx of native wildlife requiring care,…
Posted on 09th February 2022 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo announced best in NSW!Dubbo Zoo announced best in NSW!
Dubbo Zoo announced best in NSW!
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is the toast of NSW having been announced the winner of the Major Tourist Attraction category and awarded silver in the…
Posted on 03rd February 2022 by Media Relations