Taronga and the International Rhino Foundation
Today is the International Rhino Foundation’s 30th Anniversary. This is also a significant milestone for Taronga as a founding member of the…
Posted on 13th May 2021 by Media Relations
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Black Rhino calf makes public debutBlack Rhino calf makes public debut
Black Rhino calf makes public debut
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Black Rhino calf, Sabi Star has this week made her much anticipated public debut on exhibit alongside mum Bakhita.
Posted on 28th April 2021 by Media Relations
First breeding season for rare bird a successFirst breeding season for rare bird a success
First breeding season for rare bird a success
The first breeding season for the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater has finished at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo with 33 chicks born in…
Posted on 20th April 2021 by Media Relations
Wildlife Hospital construction commencesWildlife Hospital construction commences
Wildlife Hospital construction commences
Construction of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new wildlife hospital is officially underway, with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders…
Posted on 19th April 2021 by Media Relations
Earth Optimism DayEarth Optimism Day
Earth Optimism Day
The last eighteen months has been a very challenging time here in Australia and across the world. We have experienced the power of nature and the…
Posted on 09th April 2021 by Media Relations
Long-nosed fur seal pup debutLong-nosed fur seal pup debut
Long-nosed fur seal pup debut
Taronga Zoo Sydney’s three-month-old long-nosed fur seal pup Birubi made her official debut at Taronga’s Seal Bay this week, just in time for the…
Posted on 30th March 2021 by Media Relations
Black Rhino calf’s first mud bath at Dubbo ZooBlack Rhino calf’s first mud bath at Dubbo Zoo
Black Rhino calf’s first mud bath at Dubbo Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Black Rhino calf has had its first mud bath, frolicking with mother Bakhita in the muddy conditions produced by recent…
Posted on 29th March 2021 by Media Relations
Galapagos Tortoise hatchling NJ turns 10Galapagos Tortoise hatchling NJ turns 10
Galapagos Tortoise hatchling NJ turns 10
Today Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the 10th birthday of Galapagos Tortoise hatchling NJ.
Posted on 19th March 2021 by Media Relations
Five Meerkat pups welcomed at Dubbo ZooFive Meerkat pups welcomed at Dubbo Zoo
Five Meerkat pups welcomed at Dubbo Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed five Meerkat pups at a behind-the-scenes location to new Meerkat breeding pair, Howell and Midra.
Posted on 11th March 2021 by Media Relations
It’s a girl! Rare Black Rhino calf born in DubboIt’s a girl! Rare Black Rhino calf born in Dubbo
It’s a girl! Rare Black Rhino calf born in Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Black Rhino calf, born in the early hours of the morning on…
Posted on 28th February 2021 by Media Relations
Plains-wanderer chicks pass health checkPlains-wanderer chicks pass health check
Plains-wanderer chicks pass health check
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's four Plains-wanderer chicks undergo their first health check and pass with flying colours.
Posted on 23rd February 2021 by Media Relations