Rare Black Rhino calf born on Halloween
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is pleased to announce the arrival of a rare Southern Black Rhinoceros calf, born on 31 October to mother Bakhita and…
Posted on 21st November 2017 by Media Relations
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Zoo wins big at NSW Tourism AwardsZoo wins big at NSW Tourism Awards
Zoo wins big at NSW Tourism Awards
For the fourth year running, Taronga Western Plains Zoo has taken out Gold in the ‘Unique Accommodation’ category at the 2017 NSW Tourism Awards.
Posted on 17th November 2017 by Media Relations
Black-handed Spider Monkey baby born at the ZooBlack-handed Spider Monkey baby born at the Zoo
Black-handed Spider Monkey baby born at the Zoo
A recent birth at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is being celebrated for more reasons than one – a new Black-handed Spider Monkey baby is the first to be…
Posted on 15th November 2017 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes new DirectorZoo welcomes new Director
Zoo welcomes new Director
Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes a new Director.
Posted on 07th November 2017 by Media Relations
First birthday for Asian Elephant calf SabaiFirst birthday for Asian Elephant calf Sabai
First birthday for Asian Elephant calf Sabai
To celebrate his first birthday, Keepers prepared Sabai some special treats to enjoy on exhibit alongside his mother, Thong Dee, and aunty, Porntip!
Posted on 02nd November 2017 by Media Relations
Cheetah cub trio turns oneCheetah cub trio turns one
Cheetah cub trio turns one
On 20 October, Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s three Cheetah juvenile cubs turned one!
Posted on 24th October 2017 by Media Relations
Fellowship UpdateFellowship Update
Fellowship Update
Taronga Wildlife Hospital nurses Frances Hulst and Debbie Pritchard return from working with Woylie in western NSW.
Posted on 20th October 2017 by Media Relations
Taronga welcomes Meerkat pupsTaronga welcomes Meerkat pups
Taronga welcomes Meerkat pups
Taronga Zoo’s Meerkat mob continues to grow, with keepers celebrating the birth of the first litter of playful pups this year.
Posted on 11th October 2017 by Media Relations
Tasmanian Devil joeys born at the ZooTasmanian Devil joeys born at the Zoo
Tasmanian Devil joeys born at the Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is pleased to announce the arrival of two healthy litters of Tasmanian Devil joeys.
Posted on 10th October 2017 by Media Relations
Bongo breeding program – Maisha meets a maleBongo breeding program – Maisha meets a male
Bongo breeding program – Maisha meets a male
Our Bongo breeding program has been given an exciting boost! We will soon be introducing a new female, Maisha, to the Zoo’s male Bongo for mating.
Posted on 04th October 2017 by Media Relations
Good things come in threes!Good things come in threes!
Good things come in threes!
Proving all good things come in threes, Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a third healthy Giraffe calf for the breeding season! The birth…
Posted on 04th October 2017 by Media Relations
Port Jackson sharks may be the key to understanding wild shark behaviourPort Jackson sharks may be the key to understanding wild shark behaviour
Port Jackson sharks may be the key to understanding wild shark behaviour
Scientists at Taronga are studying sharks like never before.
Posted on 26th September 2017 by Media Relations