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A rhino’s horn is undeniably one of their most striking features. Despite the obvious difference in appearance, did you know rhino horn is just like…
Posted on 20th September 2019 by Media Relations
Climate change poses a profound threat to the ecosystems, species and human livelihoods Taronga works to protect. We must all reduce carbon pollution…
Posted on 19th September 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is home to two Greater One-horned Rhinos. Learn about this unique rhino species as we approach World Rhino Day, 22…
Posted on 19th September 2019 by Media Relations
Now that spring is here many of our native animals are more active, which can lead to more interaction with humans and sadly more accidents.
Posted on 18th September 2019 by Media Relations
The critically endangered Christmas Island blue-tailed skink has been released back into the wild following a hugely successful captive breeding…
Posted on 12th September 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s White Rhino calf needs a name, and Zoo Keepers would like your help to find one!
Posted on 10th September 2019 by Media Relations
Spring has sprung a little early this year at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, with the birth of a female Zebra foal in the early hours of the morning on…
Posted on 09th September 2019 by Media Relations
September 8 is National Bilby Day, a day to recognise a vitally important Australian species, the Greater Bilby.
Posted on 06th September 2019 by Media Relations
This National Threatened Species Day we’re celebrating our five local Legacy Species.
Posted on 05th September 2019 by Media Relations
Posted on 03rd September 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Oriental Small-clawed Otter pups are growing fast and are now four months old. The Otter pups have recently passed their…
Posted on 30th August 2019 by Media Relations
Orphaned twin Ringtail possum joeys are given constant care by their dedicated surrogate mum - Taronga keeper, Grace Black.
Posted on 28th August 2019 by Media Relations