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Zoo launches ‘Litter Free Rivers’ campaignZoo launches ‘Litter Free Rivers’ campaign
Zoo launches ‘Litter Free Rivers’ campaign
Zoo launches ‘Litter Free Rivers’ campaign

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is encouraging local businesses and schools to join the Litter Free Rivers campaign and reduce plastic pollution in the…

Posted on 13th June 2019 by Media Relations

Reflecting on Kanlaya’s first yearReflecting on Kanlaya’s first year
Reflecting on Kanlaya’s first year

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Reflecting on Kanlaya’s first year

Elephant Keeper Joel Kerr reflects on the past year of watching Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Asian Elephant calf, Kanlaya grow and develop.

Posted on 11th June 2019 by Media Relations

African SavannahAfrican Savannah
African Savannah
African Savannah

Take a sneak preview at plans for the revitalised Savannah Experience, where giraffe will wander, zebra will graze, and lions will once again take…

Posted on 01st June 2019 by Media Relations

Cheetah cubs turn oneCheetah cubs turn one
Cheetah cubs turn one

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Cheetah cubs turn one

On Thursday 6 June the Zoo’s six Cheetah cubs turn one! The cubs have been growing quickly and becoming more and more independent. They still like to…

Posted on 31st May 2019 by Media Relations

Students help to protect Plains-WandererStudents help to protect Plains-Wanderer
Students help to protect Plains-Wanderer

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Students help to protect Plains-Wanderer

Learning about the native Plains-wanderer has been the key focus for over 60 students who recently commenced Project Plains-wanderer at Taronga…

Posted on 30th May 2019 by Media Relations

New Lions at Pride LandsNew Lions at Pride Lands
New Lions at Pride Lands
New Lions at Pride Lands

Taronga Western Plains Zoo last year welcomed three new lions to Dubbo from San Diego Zoo in the United States and Monarto Zoo, South Australia. The…

Posted on 30th May 2019 by Media Relations

A home among the gum treesA home among the gum trees
A home among the gum trees

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A home among the gum trees

Each Koala Encounter purchased at Taronga is helping to fund habitat restoration for this iconic species.

Posted on 30th May 2019 by Media Relations

Orphaned ringtail joey finds a surrogate mumOrphaned ringtail joey finds a surrogate mum
Orphaned ringtail joey finds a surrogate mum

#Conservation, #Sydney Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Orphaned ringtail joey finds a surrogate mum

An adorable ringtail possum joey is rehabilitated at Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital in Sydney.

Posted on 29th May 2019 by Media Relations

Treading lightly this VividTreading lightly this Vivid
Treading lightly this Vivid

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Treading lightly this Vivid

So to help you enjoy yourself and help protect the wild creatures with which we share this planet at the same time, we are proud share our…

Posted on 23rd May 2019 by Media Relations

Fishing debris a serious hazard to native birdsFishing debris a serious hazard to native birds
Fishing debris a serious hazard to native birds

#Conservation, #Sydney Wildlife Hospital

Fishing debris a serious hazard to native birds

The Taronga Wildlife Hospital rehabilitates yet another native Australian bird that was seriously injured due to discarded fishing line.

Posted on 21st May 2019 by Media Relations

A second chance for the eastern quollA second chance for the eastern quoll
A second chance for the eastern quoll

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A second chance for the eastern quoll

An extra 20 Eastern quolls have been released on mainland Australia in an attempt to re-establish this important species.

Posted on 17th May 2019 by Media Relations

Hard working Greater BilbyHard working Greater Bilby
Hard working Greater Bilby

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Hard working Greater Bilby

The Greater Bilby is an iconic Australian animal that plays an important role in Australia’s ecosystem. Taronga Western Plains Zoo is playing a key…

Posted on 14th May 2019 by Media Relations