Stimulating the senses with herbs
It’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
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Giraffe calf trio reaching new heightsGiraffe calf trio reaching new heights
Giraffe calf trio reaching new heights
Taronga 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 extinctionA silent extinction
A silent extinction
Giraffe 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 guardChanging of the guard
Changing of the guard
There 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 blessingAsian Elephant calf receives birthday blessing
Asian Elephant calf receives birthday blessing
Taronga 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
Zoo launches ‘Litter Free Rivers’ campaignZoo 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
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
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
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
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
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
Each Koala Encounter purchased at Taronga is helping to fund habitat restoration for this iconic species.
Posted on 30th May 2019 by Media Relations