New Waterhole Cafe and water play project
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Waterhole Café and water play area will see $10.2 million invested to redevelop the current kiosk located at the mid…
Posted on 24th February 2019 by Media Relations
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Baby Bearded Dragons releasedBaby Bearded Dragons released
Baby Bearded Dragons released
Baby Bearded Dragons that were collected from an injured female and hatched after an incubation period at the Zoo's Wildlife Hospital have been…
Posted on 18th February 2019 by Media Relations
Short course schools scientists on vital wildlife health issuesShort course schools scientists on vital wildlife health issues
Short course schools scientists on vital wildlife health issues
Scientists from all over the world have arrived at the Taronga Institute of Science & Learning to train the next generation of conservation…
Posted on 18th February 2019 by Media Relations
Keepers hoping love is in the airKeepers hoping love is in the air
Keepers hoping love is in the air
This Valentine’s Day, Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are hoping love is in the air for the Zoo’s Black Rhinos! Keepers play a match-making…
Posted on 14th February 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Announces the Birth of Three Rare Tiger CubsTaronga Announces the Birth of Three Rare Tiger Cubs
Taronga Announces the Birth of Three Rare Tiger Cubs
See incredible behind-the-scenes footage of the births of three Sumatran Tiger cubs.
Posted on 01st February 2019 by Media Relations
Seeing double! Two Giraffe calves born in DubboSeeing double! Two Giraffe calves born in Dubbo
Seeing double! Two Giraffe calves born in Dubbo
Taronga 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 familyThe newest addition to our marine mammal family
The newest addition to our marine mammal family
Read 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 heatZoo animals beat the heat
Zoo animals beat the heat
Whilst 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 needHelping hand to animals in need
Helping hand to animals in need
Summer 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 NeutralTaronga gets six green stars and goes Carbon Neutral
Taronga gets six green stars and goes Carbon Neutral
With 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 AustraliaTaronga's Simon Duffy named as a Member of the Order of Australia
Taronga's Simon Duffy named as a Member of the Order of Australia
Simon 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 wildlifeGuarding Zambia's wildlife
Guarding Zambia's wildlife
Since 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