Nature, a natural remedy
Australian kids are spending less time outdoors than previous generations and, as a result, are missing out on the benefits that come with a…
Posted on 11th October 2019 by Media Relations
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Wildlife Retreat at Taronga OpensWildlife Retreat at Taronga Opens
Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Opens
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has today opened the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, a new overnight eco-retreat on Cammeraigal country, nestled…
Posted on 10th October 2019 by Media Relations
World Habitat Day 2019World Habitat Day 2019
World Habitat Day 2019
Today is World Habitat Day – a day to celebrate the vital role that habitats play in providing shelter for native wildlife and people.
Posted on 04th October 2019 by Media Relations
Vibrant new Francois’ Langur baby, adds to Taronga’s spring baby boomVibrant new Francois’ Langur baby, adds to Taronga’s spring baby boom
Vibrant new Francois’ Langur baby, adds to Taronga’s spring baby boom
Taronga Zoo Sydney is celebrating the birth of a new male François’ Langur, one of the world’s rarest monkeys. Just a week old, the new baby is yet…
Posted on 04th October 2019 by Media Relations
Life-saving, world-first operationLife-saving, world-first operation
Life-saving, world-first operation
Taronga's Dr Larry Vogelnest has returned from Borneo followed the successful operation on a female sun bear named, Hitam.
Posted on 30th September 2019 by Media Relations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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