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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
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a female White Rhino calf, born on Sunday 18 August 2019 in the early hours of the morning.
Posted on 27th August 2019 by Media Relations
The team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is saddened by the loss of one of its iconic residents, Happy the Hippo.
Posted on 27th August 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga's Wildlife Retreat is now open for reservations!
Posted on 26th August 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga keepers are taking turns in providing around the clock care for Waru the wombat joey.
Posted on 21st August 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga is representing Australia at CITES, an international conference that aims to protect animal and plant species.
Posted on 20th August 2019 by Media Relations
Over the past three months Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s education team has been delivering Project Plains-wanderer to students from Blighty Public…
Posted on 20th August 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomed a Banteng calf on 20 June 2019, and whilst he initially appeared strong and well bonded to his mother, on his…
Posted on 16th August 2019 by Media Relations