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Seeing double! Two Giraffe calves born in DubboTaronga Western Plains Zoo has two reasons to celebrate with the birth of two Giraffe calves in January.
Posted on 01st February 2019 by Media Relations
The newest addition to our marine mammal familyRead about the special meaning behind 'Torre', the name given to the little Australian Sea-Lion pup recently born at Taronga.
Posted on 31st January 2019 by Media Relations
Zoo animals beat the heatWhilst the summer heat continues to hover around the 40 degree mark, keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are doing everything they can to keep the…
Posted on 29th January 2019 by Media Relations
Helping hand to animals in needSummer has been a busy period for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital with a number of native birds, reptiles and mammals all in need of…
Posted on 29th January 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga gets six green stars and goes Carbon NeutralWith its advanced sustainability initiatives and eco buildings, Taronga is now one of the nation's greenest zoos.
Posted on 29th January 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga's Simon Duffy named as a Member of the Order of AustraliaSimon Duffy receives one of the highest honours for his work conserving Australian wildlife and Africa's endangered primate species.
Posted on 24th January 2019 by Media Relations
Guarding Zambia's wildlifeSince launching the Field Conservation Grants in 2008, Taronga has provided funding and staff support to 70 vital programs around the world.
Posted on 24th January 2019 by Media Relations
A little known AussieOn the back of Australia Day we want to celebrate a little known Australian - a native bird known as the Plains-wanderer.
Posted on 15th January 2019 by Media Relations
It’s a New Year - make a changeJanuary is a time when we look to make a change or a fresh start at something. What if you made a green new year’s resolution or change this year,…
Posted on 07th January 2019 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomed two Christmas babiesChristmas came early for Taronga Western Plains Zoom, Dubbo in the form of two Takhi foals born on 17 and 19 December 2018.
Posted on 07th January 2019 by Media Relations
Your Ultimate Guide to a Plastic Free SummerWant to make a difference these holidays? Follows these tips and reduce your plastic waste.
Posted on 20th December 2018 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo helps safeguard the Great Barrier ReefTaronga Western Plains Zoo continues to play a pivotal role in the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef with Dr Rebecca Hobbs returning from the…
Posted on 18th December 2018 by Media Relations