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The 'Big 4' PlasticsPlastic may be durable and cheap to manufacture, but these same reasons are exactly why it’s so harmful to our planet.
Posted on 19th December 2017 by Media Relations
Busting our balloon habitEvery year at Taronga, numerous marine turtles are rescued and rehabilitated at our wildlife hospital. More often than not, they have ingested some…
Posted on 18th December 2017 by Media Relations
Plastic pollution: it all adds upEvery piece of plastic ever created still exists somewhere. It’s a reminder of why it’s so imperative we all do what we can to reduce the amount of…
Posted on 18th December 2017 by Media Relations
Newborn Australian Sea-lion pup makes a splash at TarongaTaronga Zoo Sydney today announced the birth of a cute yet endangered male Australian Sea-lion pup named Moby, which has made a playful splash in his…
Posted on 15th December 2017 by Media Relations
How to use less plastic in the kitchenIf you’re looking to take the next step when it comes to tackling plastic pollution in your daily life then the next best place to start is your…
Posted on 12th December 2017 by Media Relations
Celebrate Summer at the Zoo these holidays!A Spider Monkey baby, two Ring-tailed Lemur babies, a rare Southern Black Rhino calf and White Rhinos on the African Savannah – these are just some…
Posted on 11th December 2017 by Media Relations
Orphaned Boobook Owl gets a second chanceA five-week-old Boobook Owl was found orphaned at a children’s playground in Sydney’s Killara and brought to Taronga Wildlife Hospital this week.
Posted on 04th December 2017 by Media Relations
Koala joey emerges from the pouch in time for summerTaronga Zoo is delighted to announce the tiny face of a male Koala joey has appeared in time to catch the warmer weather.
Posted on 04th December 2017 by Media Relations
Double trouble - Ring-tailed Lemur babiesIn the midst of a Zoo baby boom, Taronga Western Plains Zoo is proud to announce the arrival of not one, but two Ring-tailed Lemur babies!
Posted on 04th December 2017 by Media Relations
A wild lifeBradley Trevor Greive is a passionate advocate for animals and an author of more than 20 books, including the heartfelt real life story of a magpie…
Posted on 29th November 2017 by Media Relations
Chimp Baby Born at Taronga Brings New Genes to the FamilyTaronga Zoo Sydney has welcomed the successful birth of a significant baby Chimpanzee!
Posted on 24th November 2017 by Media Relations
Making friends with the fishing catEducating fishermen on the importance of the fishing cat may be key to the species survival.
Posted on 24th November 2017 by Media Relations