‘Treasured son’ arrives - Otter pup birth
Zoo keepers and staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted with the special arrival of an Oriental Small-clawed Otter pup, born on 20 February…
Posted on 26th April 2018 by Media Relations
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Porntip pregnancy updatePorntip pregnancy update
Porntip pregnancy update
Elephants have the longest gestation period of any land animal at 22 months. And with just over two months left until her due date in July 2018,…
Posted on 26th April 2018 by Media Relations
Taronga wildlife hospital returns five penguins to the wildTaronga wildlife hospital returns five penguins to the wild
Taronga wildlife hospital returns five penguins to the wild
On Tuesday 17th April, Taronga Wildlife Hospital staff released five healthy Little Penguins into the ocean in Manly after nursing them back to…
Posted on 18th April 2018 by Media Relations
Motorists can save Australian wildlife on the roadMotorists can save Australian wildlife on the road
Motorists can save Australian wildlife on the road
Motorists on the road during the autumn school holidays can help save Australian wildlife with some simple planning.
Posted on 13th April 2018 by Media Relations
Endangered joey pops out in time for holidaysEndangered joey pops out in time for holidays
Endangered joey pops out in time for holidays
A Goodfellows Tree Kangaroo joey at Taronga Zoo Sydney has begun to emerge from his mother’s pouch in time for the autumn school holidays. The joey…
Posted on 09th April 2018 by Media Relations
Inviting native wildlife to the SanctuaryInviting native wildlife to the Sanctuary
Inviting native wildlife to the Sanctuary
Dying and decaying large limbs and old trees are homes for wildlife and a source of food for insects, which in turn feed other species.
Posted on 09th April 2018 by Media Relations
New Lion Exhibit the Pride of TarongaNew Lion Exhibit the Pride of Taronga
New Lion Exhibit the Pride of Taronga
On 28 March 2018, Minister for the Environment, the Hon Gabrielle Upton MP welcomed the opening of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Lion Pride Lands…
Posted on 06th April 2018 by Media Relations
Lion Pride LandsLion Pride Lands
Lion Pride Lands
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s major new precinct for the African Lion will take pride of place these school holidays, with an unforgettable experience…
Posted on 06th April 2018 by Media Relations
Baby boom at Sydney's Taronga ZooBaby boom at Sydney's Taronga Zoo
Baby boom at Sydney's Taronga Zoo
The autumn school holidays are just around the corner and Taronga Zoo Sydney is bustling with all kinds of baby animals, including two Meerkat pups…
Posted on 03rd April 2018 by Media Relations
Choose the Bilby this EasterChoose the Bilby this Easter
Choose the Bilby this Easter
The Greater Bilby is one of Australia’s iconic animals. But unlike the kangaroo or koala, you’d count yourself very lucky if you ever saw one in the…
Posted on 22nd March 2018 by Media Relations
On the hunt for sustainable chocolate Easter eggsOn the hunt for sustainable chocolate Easter eggs
On the hunt for sustainable chocolate Easter eggs
Let’s face it, it’s hard to not think about chocolate at Easter!
Posted on 20th March 2018 by Media Relations
Why installing a nest box in your backyard is a good ideaWhy installing a nest box in your backyard is a good idea
Why installing a nest box in your backyard is a good idea
The average Australian city is home to 32 threatened species. By installing a nest box in your neighbourhood, you are helping to turn urbanised…
Posted on 19th March 2018 by Media Relations