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See wild arrivals these school holidaysSee wild arrivals these school holidays
See wild arrivals these school holidays
See wild arrivals these school holidays

This autumn see wild new arrivals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo including four African Lion cubs, three Cheetah cubs, four Ring-tailed Lemur…

Posted on 23rd March 2017 by Media Relations

ZOO MOURNS PASSING OF LAST AFRICAN ELEPHANT IN AUSTRALIAZOO MOURNS PASSING OF LAST AFRICAN ELEPHANT IN AUSTRALIA
ZOO MOURNS PASSING OF LAST AFRICAN ELEPHANT IN AUSTRALIA
ZOO MOURNS PASSING OF LAST AFRICAN ELEPHANT IN AUSTRALIA

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is deeply saddened to announce this morning’s passing of elderly African Elephant, Cuddles, the Zoo’s longest residing…

Posted on 21st March 2017 by Media Relations

Rare Pygmy Hippo calf makes a splash at TarongaRare Pygmy Hippo calf makes a splash at Taronga
Rare Pygmy Hippo calf makes a splash at Taronga
Rare Pygmy Hippo calf makes a splash at Taronga

Taronga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of an endangered Pygmy Hippo calf, the first born at the Zoo in nearly seven years.

Posted on 17th March 2017 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foalZoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foal
Zoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foal
Zoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foal

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited by the arrival of a female Przewalski’s Horse foal born on Wednesday 22 February 2017.

Posted on 16th March 2017 by Media Relations

Celebrating all things waterCelebrating all things water
Celebrating all things water
Celebrating all things water

Last week 200 Geography students from St Johns College, Dubbo visited Taronga Western Plains Zoo across two days as part of World Water Month,…

Posted on 14th March 2017 by Media Relations

Black Rhino birth approachingBlack Rhino birth approaching
Black Rhino birth approaching
Black Rhino birth approaching

Keepers are excited to see Black Rhinoceros Kufara’s pregnancy approaching the end of her gestation.

Posted on 14th March 2017 by Media Relations

Students GoMAD for the environment at the ZooStudents GoMAD for the environment at the Zoo
Students GoMAD for the environment at the Zoo
Students GoMAD for the environment at the Zoo

Over 50 high school students from more than 10 schools across the Central West will converge on Taronga Western Plains Zoo today for the GoMAD…

Posted on 13th March 2017 by Media Relations

Cuddles - the Zoo's sweetheartCuddles - the Zoo's sweetheart
Cuddles - the Zoo's sweetheart
Cuddles - the Zoo's sweetheart

Rebecca the Elephant keeper reflects on the history of African Elephants over the 40 years at Taronga Western Plains Zoo as well as Cuddles the last…

Posted on 09th March 2017 by Media Relations

Huge hope for tiny turtlesHuge hope for tiny turtles
Huge hope for tiny turtles

#Conservation, #Recovery Programs, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Huge hope for tiny turtles

The conservation effort to save the Bellinger River Snapping Turtle from extinction has received a huge boost after 21 tiny turtles hatched as part…

Posted on 06th March 2017 by Media Relations

Lion cubs meet older siblingsLion cubs meet older siblings
Lion cubs meet older siblings
Lion cubs meet older siblings

The Lion cubs are continuing to develop and progress well under the watchful eye of mother, Maya. Recently keepers have been working on introducing…

Posted on 03rd March 2017 by Media Relations

Zoo wins gold again at National Tourism AwardsZoo wins gold again at National Tourism Awards
Zoo wins gold again at National Tourism Awards
Zoo wins gold again at National Tourism Awards

On the eve of its 40th birthday, Taronga Western Plains Zoo can lay claim to the title ‘Home of the best unique accommodation in Australia’. Again!

Posted on 27th February 2017 by Media Relations

TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO CELEBRATES 40 YEARSTARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

Happy birthday to the Zoo! Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is celebrating its 40th birthday today, having officially opened on 28 February 1977.

Posted on 27th February 2017 by Media Relations