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Elephants know how to beat the heatWarmer 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 pregnancyTaronga 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 CountRecently 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!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
Baby boom in the Eland herdTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s Eland herd is experiencing a baby boom with 10 calves born over the past two months.
Posted on 26th October 2016 by Media Relations
New hope for critically endangered turtlesBellinger River Snapping Turtles have been observed mating in their new home at Taronga Zoo, giving hope to researchers working to save the…
Posted on 26th October 2016 by Media Relations
Give Ring-Tails a "brake"!No this isn't a photo of a two tailed possum – it's Atticus the Ringtail Possum with his twin sister Gabriella hiding underneath!
Posted on 25th October 2016 by Media Relations
Rajah turns oneTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s first Greater One-horned Rhino calf, Rajah celebrates his first birthday today.
Posted on 25th October 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo in the running for People's Choice AwardTaronga Western Plains Zoo is once again a finalist in the tourist attraction and unique accommodation categories at the 2016 NSW Tourism Awards to…
Posted on 25th October 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo celebrates 30 years of volunteeringTaronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating 30 years of volunteering, with a special morning tea today to mark this significant milestone and thank the…
Posted on 24th October 2016 by Media Relations
What's in a name?Our two newest Meerkat pups have names, Ntombi and Xolani.
Posted on 21st October 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes African Wild Dog pupsTaronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the arrival of 11 African Wild Dog pups to the conservation breeding program for this endangered species.
Posted on 20th October 2016 by Media Relations