Get to know the Greater One-horned Rhino
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
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Spring is a busy time at Taronga's Wildlife HospitalSpring is a busy time at Taronga's Wildlife Hospital
Spring is a busy time at Taronga's Wildlife Hospital
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
Saving the Blue-Tailed SkinkSaving the Blue-Tailed Skink
Saving the Blue-Tailed Skink
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
Help name our white Rhino calfHelp name our white Rhino calf
Help name our white Rhino calf
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
Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes Zebra foalTaronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes Zebra foal
Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes Zebra foal
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
National Bilby Day 2019National Bilby Day 2019
National Bilby Day 2019
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
National Threatened Species Day 2019National Threatened Species Day 2019
National Threatened Species Day 2019
This National Threatened Species Day we’re celebrating our five local Legacy Species.
Posted on 05th September 2019 by Media Relations
An important win for wildlifeAn important win for wildlife
An important win for wildlife
Posted on 03rd September 2019 by Media Relations
Otter pups reach four month milestoneOtter pups reach four month milestone
Otter pups reach four month milestone
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 adopted by Taronga KeeperOrphaned twin ringtail possum joeys adopted by Taronga Keeper
Orphaned twin ringtail possum joeys adopted by Taronga Keeper
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
Dubbo Zoo welcomes female White Rhino calfDubbo Zoo welcomes female White Rhino calf
Dubbo Zoo welcomes female White Rhino calf
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
Farewell Happy HippoFarewell Happy Hippo
Farewell Happy Hippo
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