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Elephant calf meeting miletsones
Elephant calf meeting miletsones

Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Elephant calf is progressing well over his first two weeks.

Posted on 18th November 2016 by Media Relations

Taronga celebrates first echidna births in 29 yearsTaronga celebrates first echidna births in 29 years
Taronga celebrates first echidna births in 29 years
Taronga celebrates first echidna births in 29 years

Taronga Zoo is celebrating its first successful Short-beaked Echidna births in nearly 30 years, with keepers monitoring the progress of three healthy…

Posted on 17th November 2016 by Media Relations

Bath time for elephant calfBath time for elephant calf
Bath time for elephant calf
Bath time for elephant calf

Our elephant calf has experienced a lot of firsts in past week, including his first bath.

Posted on 11th November 2016 by Media Relations

Elephant calf makes public debut in DubboElephant calf makes public debut in Dubbo
Elephant calf makes public debut in Dubbo
Elephant calf makes public debut in Dubbo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Asian Elephant calf will make his public debut today alongside mother Thong Dee and aunty Porntip in Dubbo.

Posted on 10th November 2016 by Media Relations

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Witnessing a slice of history in Dubbo
Witnessing a slice of history in Dubbo

Read Elephant Keeper Bobby-Jo's account of witnessing the birth of the elephant calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Posted on 04th November 2016 by Media Relations

It's a boy! First Elephant calf born in DubboIt's a boy! First Elephant calf born in Dubbo
It's a boy! First Elephant calf born in Dubbo
It's a boy! First Elephant calf born in Dubbo

Taronga is thrilled to announce the birth of the first Asian Elephant calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.

Posted on 03rd November 2016 by Media Relations

Shark study is FINished for another yearShark study is FINished for another year
Shark study is FINished for another year
Shark study is FINished for another year

10 Port Jackson Sharks have been re-released into Sydney harbour

Posted on 02nd November 2016 by Media Relations

More accolades for Zoo's overnight experiencesMore accolades for Zoo's overnight experiences
More accolades for Zoo's overnight experiences
More accolades for Zoo's overnight experiences

The accolades are continuing to roll in for Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s overnight experiences, with Zoofari Lodge receiving two gongs in the LUX…

Posted on 01st November 2016 by Media Relations

Elephants know how to beat the heatElephants know how to beat the heat
Elephants know how to beat the heat
Elephants know how to beat the heat

Warmer weather means more outdoor fun for the elephant herd at Taronga Zoo. Being very social animals, elephants interact with each other in many…

Posted on 31st October 2016 by Media Relations

Thong Dee in final stages of pregnancyThong Dee in final stages of pregnancy
Thong Dee in final stages of pregnancy
Thong Dee in final stages of pregnancy

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s expectant Asian Elephant, Thong Dee is continuing to do well as she reaches the final stage of her pregnancy.

Posted on 30th October 2016 by Media Relations

Joining the Aussie Backyard Bird CountJoining the Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Joining the Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Joining the Aussie Backyard Bird Count

Recently a group of staff and volunteers from Taronga Western Plains Zoo participated in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count which involved heading into…

Posted on 30th October 2016 by Media Relations

Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!
Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!
Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!

Taronga will get in the spooky spirit this weekend, hosting its 2nd annual “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween Spooktacular!

Posted on 28th October 2016 by Media Relations