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10 endangered species saved from extinction by zoosZoos across the world are helping keep endangered species safe from extinction. Here are 10 amazing species saved from the brink by zoo conservation.
Posted on 22nd May 2017 by Media Relations
Otter pup starts to explore after lifesaving birthA tiny otter pup has begun to venture outside its nest at Taronga Zoo after being delivered in a lifesaving caesarean birth.
Posted on 18th May 2017 by Media Relations
Getting ready for a baby Elephant at Taronga Zoo SydneyIt’s all hands on deck at Taronga Zoo as keepers prepare for the birth of an Asian Elephant. Here’s keeper Tim on how Taronga’s staff—and the…
Posted on 18th May 2017 by Media Relations
Getting to know GungWith the much-anticipated birth of Pak Boon’s second calf getting closer, there is one important factor that hasn’t received as much attention – and…
Posted on 05th May 2017 by Media Relations
Sabai is six months old!Today marks a big milestone for Sabai the Asian Elephant calf, he is now six months old!
Posted on 01st May 2017 by Media Relations
It's a girl! Zoo welcomes Black Rhino calf in DubboTaronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of a female Southern Black Rhino calf, born Tuesday 11 April 2017.
Posted on 28th April 2017 by Media Relations
Helping hand for injured EchidnaTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has been caring for a sub-adult Echidna for the past six weeks that was found in an abandoned mine…
Posted on 23rd April 2017 by Media Relations
Refurbished Tiger exhibit reopensTaronga Western Plains Zoo has spent a large part of the past year refurbishing one of the Sumatran Tiger exhibits which has now been re-opened for…
Posted on 21st April 2017 by Media Relations
Interview with Andrew ElphinstoneManager Conservation and Recovery Programs Wildlife, Conservation and Science
Posted on 13th April 2017 by Media Relations
Zoo expecting second Asian Elephant calfTaronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce that Asian Elephant Porntip is pregnant and expecting her second calf in July 2018.
Posted on 09th April 2017 by Media Relations
Cheetah cubs make debut in DubboTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s three Cheetah cubs along with their mother Kyan will make their media debut today on exhibit.
Posted on 07th April 2017 by Media Relations
New homes for native wildlifeThe Taronga Western Plains Zoo team has been busy installing nest boxes around the Zoo over the past week to provide areas for mammals and birds to…
Posted on 04th April 2017 by Media Relations