Passionate about the Pangolin
Pangolins are one of the most fascinating and bizarre mammals in the world and are often referred to as a walking pine-cone. They are “the most…
Posted on 19th February 2021 by Media Relations
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Vale BurmaVale Burma
Vale Burma
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is mourning the loss of much-loved Asian Elephant Burma, one of the oldest Asian Elephants in Australia.
Posted on 11th February 2021 by Media Relations
Scientists playing key role in protecting reefScientists playing key role in protecting reef
Scientists playing key role in protecting reef
Taronga’s scientists are making a significant contribution towards securing a future for the Great Barrier Reef by cryopreserving cells of reef-…
Posted on 10th February 2021 by Media Relations
Students gain insights into conservation in DubboStudents gain insights into conservation in Dubbo
Students gain insights into conservation in Dubbo
Last week eight university students descended on Taronga Western Plains Zoo as part of their final year of the Taronga Wildlife Conservation degree.…
Posted on 08th February 2021 by Media Relations
Four rare Plains-wanderer chicks hatch at DubboFour rare Plains-wanderer chicks hatch at Dubbo
Four rare Plains-wanderer chicks hatch at Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo continued its breeding success for the critically endangered Plains-wanderer with four chicks hatching from two separate…
Posted on 04th February 2021 by Media Relations
Record month at the Wildlife HospitalRecord month at the Wildlife Hospital
Record month at the Wildlife Hospital
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has recorded its busiest month ever in terms of free-ranging wildlife admissions.
Posted on 19th January 2021 by Media Relations
Year in reviewYear in review
Year in review
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. Taronga Western Plains Zoo had its first extended closure period in the zoo’s history due to the Covid-…
Posted on 21st December 2020 by Media Relations
Important Milestone in Reforesting SumatraImportant Milestone in Reforesting Sumatra
Important Milestone in Reforesting Sumatra
The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) and Taronga Conservation Society Australia have partnered with the Sumatra to design and implement a…
Posted on 16th December 2020 by Media Relations
Asian Elephant Luk Chai departs DubboAsian Elephant Luk Chai departs Dubbo
Asian Elephant Luk Chai departs Dubbo
Much loved Taronga Western Plains Zoo resident, Asian Elephant Luk Chai, departed Dubbo on 2 December 2020 and travelled overnight to Melbourne Zoo,…
Posted on 03rd December 2020 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo welcomes Zebra foalDubbo Zoo welcomes Zebra foal
Dubbo Zoo welcomes Zebra foal
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo were delighted to arrive at work on 15 November 2020 to find a male Zebra foal had safely arrived overnight.
Posted on 19th November 2020 by Media Relations
Lioness Takes Pride of PlaceLioness Takes Pride of Place
Lioness Takes Pride of Place
Taronga Zoo Sydney is delighted to welcome nine-year-old female African Lion Maya to Taronga’s newly built African Savannah Precinct.
Posted on 19th November 2020 by Media Relations