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Conscious cafeConscious cafe
Conscious cafe
Conscious cafe

Tonic Lane Café & Ginoteria decided to act on their long held concern about the environmental impact of single use items.

Posted on 27th June 2018 by Media Relations

Breeding success continues with second Takhi foal this yearBreeding success continues with second Takhi foal this year
Breeding success continues with second Takhi foal this year

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Breeding success continues with second Takhi foal this year

Zoo Keepers are delighted by the birth of a male Takhi (Przewalski’s Horse) foal born on Friday 25 May 2018.

Posted on 26th June 2018 by Media Relations

Asian Elephant calf now on exhibitAsian Elephant calf now on exhibit
Asian Elephant calf now on exhibit

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Asian Elephant calf now on exhibit

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s newborn Asian Elephant calf will make her media debut today alongside mother Porntip, aunty Thong Dee and older calf…

Posted on 21st June 2018 by Media Relations

It's World Giraffe Day!It's World Giraffe Day!
It's World Giraffe Day!

#International Days, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

It's World Giraffe Day!

It’s World Giraffe Day and Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the world’s tallest land animal! World Giraffe Day aims to promote awareness of…

Posted on 21st June 2018 by Media Relations

Behind-the-scenes with our Corroboree Frog recovery teamBehind-the-scenes with our Corroboree Frog recovery team
Behind-the-scenes with our Corroboree Frog recovery team

#Conservation, #Recovery Programs, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Behind-the-scenes with our Corroboree Frog recovery team

This year Taronga Conservation Society released more than 500 Southern Corroboree Frog eggs into the wild.

Posted on 18th June 2018 by Media Relations

Tiny turtle hatchlings signal success for NSW breeding programTiny turtle hatchlings signal success for NSW breeding program
Tiny turtle hatchlings signal success for NSW breeding program

#Conservation, #Recovery Programs, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Tiny turtle hatchlings signal success for NSW breeding program

For the second year in a row, Bellinger River Snapping Turtles have hatched at Taronga, as part of a NSW Government captive breeding program.

Posted on 18th June 2018 by Media Relations

Elephant calf birth heralds future breeding successElephant calf birth heralds future breeding success
Elephant calf birth heralds future breeding success

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Elephant calf birth heralds future breeding success

Taronga is thrilled to announce the birth of an Asian Elephant calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.

Posted on 18th June 2018 by Media Relations

Newborn Francois Langur baby is as bright as can beNewborn Francois Langur baby is as bright as can be
Newborn Francois Langur baby is as bright as can be

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Newborn Francois Langur baby is as bright as can be

Taronga Zoo Sydney is celebrating the breeding success of a bright orange male Francois’ Langur, one of the world’s rarest monkeys.

Posted on 05th June 2018 by Media Relations

Help beat plastic pollution this World Environment Day!Help beat plastic pollution this World Environment Day!
Help beat plastic pollution this World Environment Day!
Help beat plastic pollution this World Environment Day!

This World Environment Day, Taronga Western Plains Zoo is encouraging the local community to help beat plastic pollution by making one change at home…

Posted on 04th June 2018 by Media Relations

Making a change at Bakhita's CafeMaking a change at Bakhita's Cafe
Making a change at Bakhita's Cafe
Making a change at Bakhita's Cafe

Over the past 18 months the team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Bakhita’s Café have been making changes to help reduce the amount of single-use…

Posted on 04th June 2018 by Media Relations

Record breaking number of Feathertail Glider births at Taronga Zoo SydneyRecord breaking number of Feathertail Glider births at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Record breaking number of Feathertail Glider births at Taronga Zoo Sydney

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Record breaking number of Feathertail Glider births at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga Zoo Sydney is celebrating the breeding success of 13 Feathertail Glider babies, adding to 20 babies born only months ago.

Posted on 01st June 2018 by Media Relations

Heart of Taronga's Elephant herd turns oneHeart of Taronga's Elephant herd turns one
Heart of Taronga's Elephant herd turns one

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Heart of Taronga's Elephant herd turns one

Taronga Zoo Sydney today celebrated the birth of Asian Elephant calf Jai Dee one year ago this week with a special feed arranged by keepers in the…

Posted on 01st June 2018 by Media Relations