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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
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
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
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
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
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