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Dubbo Zoo the place to be this Father's DayAustralian country music star Andy Penkow is set to headline Zoocoustics 2023, as Taronga Western Plains Zoo hosts the ultimate, free Father’s Day…
Posted on 29th August 2023 by Media Relations
World African Wild Dog DayThis Saturday, August 26 is World African Wild Dog Day! Also known as African painted dogs, painted wolves and cape hunting dogs, these unique…
Posted on 29th August 2023 by Media Relations
Meerkat Mob ExpandsSix fluffy bundles of joy have arrived at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, with the Zoo’s Meerkat mob welcoming its second litter of pups for…
Posted on 29th August 2023 by Media Relations
Aussie icon named after Aussie iconsrescued female platypus puggle being cared for at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo has been named ‘Matilda’ after Australia’s much-loved women’s soccer team…
Posted on 21st August 2023 by Media Relations
Green Turtle released back into wildA female Green turtle that underwent a five-hour long surgery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Sydney to have seven fishing hooks removed from her…
Posted on 03rd August 2023 by Media Relations
SAVE THE DATE: Zoocoustics 2023Australian country music star Andy Penkow is set to headline Zoocoustics 2023, as Taronga Western Plains Zoo prepares to host the ultimate FREE…
Posted on 01st August 2023 by Media Relations
Raise your palm for Sumatran TigersIn celebration of World Tiger Day, let’s meet the three Sumatran Tigers that call Taronga Western Plains Zoo home!
Posted on 01st August 2023 by Media Relations
Celebrate World Elephant DayThe Elephant paddock at Taronga Western Plains Zoo will be the place to be on Saturday, August 12 with an array of special activities planned for…
Posted on 01st August 2023 by Media Relations
Platypus Rescue HQ becoming a realityTaronga is excited for the development of the new Platypus Rescue HQ
Posted on 28th July 2023 by Media Relations
Eagle returned to the wildA feather transplant has enabled a rescued and rehabilitated Wedge-tailed Eagle to be returned to the wild near Parkes.
Posted on 17th July 2023 by Media Relations
Quok's up at the wildlife hospital?!At Taronga Western Plains Zoo were recently joined by the team from Eye Clinic for Animals, to provide specialist care to some of the animals that…
Posted on 17th July 2023 by Media Relations
Update on Wage Remediation ProjectTaronga is continuing its wage remediation project for casual employees. All current and former staff affected under the TCSA Salaried Award have…
Posted on 12th July 2023 by Media Relations