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Celebrate World Elephant Day with usWorld Elephant Day is a global and annual celebration of all things Elephants on 12 August.This year elephant keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo…
Posted on 08th August 2019 by Media Relations
Takhi foal born in DubboKeepers are delighted by the safe arrival of a female Takhi (Przewalski’s Horse) foal that was born on 28 June 2019 at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Posted on 23rd July 2019 by Media Relations
New multi-attraction ticket for Dubbo regionVisitors to the Dubbo Region will soon be able to purchase a multi attraction ticket called the Great Big Adventure Pass.
Posted on 16th July 2019 by Media Relations
Incredible and critically endangered chimp babyTaronga Conservation Society Australia renowned chimpanzee group has welcomed a tiny new addition to experienced mother Shiba - just in time for…
Posted on 13th July 2019 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo welcomes four Otter pups!Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed four Oriental Small-clawed Otter pups, born on 1 May 2019.
Posted on 12th July 2019 by Media Relations
More breeding successTaronga Western Plains Zoo is experiencing a baby boom in the Black-handed Spider Monkey group with another baby born.
Posted on 04th July 2019 by Media Relations
15 reasons to celebrate World Meerkat DayWorld Meerkat Day is this week and with 15 Meerkats at Taronga Western Plains Zoo we have 15 reasons to celebrate. You may have seen our family of…
Posted on 02nd July 2019 by Media Relations
Stimulating the senses with herbsIt’s been over six months in the making but Taronga Western Plains Zoo Keeper Christina Nicholas and Horticulturalist Joseph Rowling have now created…
Posted on 02nd July 2019 by Media Relations
Giraffe calf trio reaching new heightsTaronga Western Plains Zoo's three Giraffe calves are now between 3 - 6 months old and whilst they still rely on their mum's milk they are…
Posted on 20th June 2019 by Media Relations
A silent extinctionGiraffe are currently going through what is being called the silent extinction. But what is a silent extinction?
Posted on 20th June 2019 by Media Relations
Changing of the guardThere is a changing of the guard at the Giraffe breeding herd with resident breeding male Unnami soon to be heading into retirement.
Posted on 18th June 2019 by Media Relations
Asian Elephant calf receives birthday blessingTaronga Western Plains Zoo will celebrate Asian Elephant calf Kanlaya’s first birthday today with a special ceremony celebrating her Thai heritage.
Posted on 14th June 2019 by Media Relations