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Koala joeys emerge in time for ChristmasKoala joeys emerge in time for Christmas
Koala joeys emerge in time for Christmas
Koala joeys emerge in time for Christmas

Taronga Zoo’s koala keepers received an early gift this festive season, with two koala joeys emerging from the pouch just in time for Christmas.

Posted on 22nd December 2016 by Media Relations

Sabai updateSabai update
Sabai update
Sabai update

At six weeks old and weighing in at 172kgs, Sabai our Elephant calf is definitely growing. His birth weight was 101kg.

Posted on 22nd December 2016 by Media Relations

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR TARONGA’S ANIMALSCHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR TARONGA’S ANIMALS
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR TARONGA’S ANIMALS
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR TARONGA’S ANIMALS

Christmas came early today for Taronga Zoo’s Meerkats, Ring-tailed Lemurs and Australian Sea Lions, who spent the morning feasting on some festive-…

Posted on 21st December 2016 by Media Relations

Kamari turns one!Kamari turns one!
Kamari turns one!
Kamari turns one!

It’s a special day for one of Taronga Western Plains Zoo residents - Kamari, our Southern White Rhino turns one today!

Posted on 19th December 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes two stripey new arrivalsZoo welcomes two stripey new arrivals
Zoo welcomes two stripey new arrivals
Zoo welcomes two stripey new arrivals

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Zebra herd has grown again following the birth of two foals on 25 November and 4 December 2016.

Posted on 16th December 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo reduces carbon footprint with new solar panelsZoo reduces carbon footprint with new solar panels
Zoo reduces carbon footprint with new solar panels
Zoo reduces carbon footprint with new solar panels

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has installed a significant solar panel system on the roof of the Savannah Visitor Plaza this month, to help reduce its…

Posted on 16th December 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga Welcomes Squirrel Monkeys Into New Jungle WalkTaronga Welcomes Squirrel Monkeys Into New Jungle Walk
Taronga Welcomes Squirrel Monkeys Into New Jungle Walk
Taronga Welcomes Squirrel Monkeys Into New Jungle Walk

Get up close to our cheeky Squirrel Monkeys these school holidays and watch them climb and play as you walk through their Amazon jungle.

Posted on 16th December 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga welcomes its largest litter of Meerkats everTaronga welcomes its largest litter of Meerkats ever
Taronga welcomes its largest litter of Meerkats ever
Taronga welcomes its largest litter of Meerkats ever

Taronga Zoo has welcomed its largest litter of Meerkats ever, with keepers monitoring the progress of six playful pups.

Posted on 13th December 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo sees double with Ring-tailed Lemur twinsZoo sees double with Ring-tailed Lemur twins
Zoo sees double with Ring-tailed Lemur twins
Zoo sees double with Ring-tailed Lemur twins

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed the birth of two sets of Ring-tailed Lemur twins on 5 and 17 October 2016.

Posted on 09th December 2016 by Media Relations

Zoo DoodooZoo Doodoo
Zoo Doodoo
Zoo Doodoo

Recently we received letters from students from a local primary school wanting to know what Taronga does with all of its animal poo.

Posted on 08th December 2016 by Media Relations

He's bringing sexy baaackHe's bringing sexy baaack
He's bringing sexy baaack
He's bringing sexy baaack

This photo of our largest male Tahr has earned him the nickname ‘Sexy Tahr’.

Posted on 07th December 2016 by Media Relations