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World's largest rodent finds new home at Taronga ZooWorld's largest rodent finds new home at Taronga Zoo
World's largest rodent finds new home at Taronga Zoo

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

World's largest rodent finds new home at Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo today announced the opening of the new Capybara habitat, which is the first time these adorable animals will be on display in Sydney.

Posted on 26th September 2019 by Media Relations

See new arrivals this spring in DubboSee new arrivals this spring in Dubbo
See new arrivals this spring in Dubbo

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

See new arrivals this spring in Dubbo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo has had a baby boom over the past few months, with the arrival of a White Rhino calf, Zebra foal and four…

Posted on 24th September 2019 by Media Relations

Amazing photos of Taronga’s Silverback Gorilla on the operating tableAmazing photos of Taronga’s Silverback Gorilla on the operating table
Amazing photos of Taronga’s Silverback Gorilla on the operating table

#Sydney Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Amazing photos of Taronga’s Silverback Gorilla on the operating table

See amazing behind-the-scenes photos of Kibali, Taronga’s silverback Western Lowland Gorilla, from a recent health check at the Taronga Wildlife…

Posted on 23rd September 2019 by Media Relations

Gorilla on the lineGorilla on the line
Gorilla on the line

#International Days, #Conservation, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Gorilla on the line

Gorillas are the largest and most powerful of all primates. They are also one of our closest living relatives. We share 98% of our DNA with gorillas…

Posted on 23rd September 2019 by Media Relations

Meet Meeka the White Rhino calfMeet Meeka the White Rhino calf
Meet Meeka the White Rhino calf

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Meet Meeka the White Rhino calf

To celebrate World Rhino Day, Sunday 22 September, Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s is announcing their White Rhino calf now has a name! Meet Meeka,…

Posted on 20th September 2019 by Media Relations

World Rhino Day - 22 SeptemberWorld Rhino Day - 22 September
World Rhino Day - 22 September

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

World Rhino Day - 22 September

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

Facing climate change head onFacing climate change head on
Facing climate change head on
Facing climate change head on

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

Get to know the Greater One-horned RhinoGet to know the Greater One-horned Rhino
Get to know the Greater One-horned Rhino

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Get to know the Greater One-horned Rhino

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

Spring is a busy time at Taronga's Wildlife HospitalSpring is a busy time at Taronga's Wildlife Hospital
Spring is a busy time at Taronga's Wildlife Hospital

#Sydney Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Spring is a busy time at Taronga's Wildlife Hospital

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

Saving the Blue-Tailed SkinkSaving the Blue-Tailed Skink
Saving the Blue-Tailed Skink

#Conservation, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Saving the Blue-Tailed Skink

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

Help name our white Rhino calfHelp name our white Rhino calf
Help name our white Rhino calf

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Help name our white Rhino calf

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

Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes Zebra foalTaronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes Zebra foal
Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes Zebra foal

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes Zebra foal

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