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Safari Park up for Premier’s architecture award

Submitted 5 years 4 months ago by taronga.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Safari Park Playground has been nominated for an inaugural Premier’s People’s Choice Award for landscape architecture.

Christmas with the cockatoos!

Submitted 5 years 4 months ago by taronga.
He may be used to soaring through the treetops, but no one was entirely sure how Marco the White-Tailed Black Cockatoo would react to a very different kind of tree.

A Day with Lemba's Group

Submitted 5 years 4 months ago by taronga.
"Today I was lucky enough to spend my time with the seven young chimps in the Nursery group" - an update from Primate Keeper Katie in Tchimpounga.

Kitoto settling in smoothly

Submitted 5 years 4 months ago by taronga.
After relocating from Taronga Western Plains Zoo in early November, young giraffe Kitoto has found her bearings in the big city.

New Stars at Reptile World

Submitted 5 years 4 months ago by taronga.
Taronga’s Indian Star Tortoise breeding group has two new hatchlings. A total of nine Star Tortoises are now housed in the Zoo’s Reptile World, with the four juveniles still too young for display being cared for off exhibit.

Xmas treats for pets

Submitted 5 years 5 months ago by taronga.
Spoil your fur-children this Christmas with some festive puzzles to keep them busy. Keeper Deb from Taronga's Carnivore team shared her craft tips about making enriching treats for your beloved pets.

Letter from Lucy Melo, Elephant Keeper

Submitted 5 years 5 months ago by taronga.
From the bottom of my heart, I just want to let everyone know how extremely grateful I am for all the love and support that was sent to me during my recovery process. The well wishes, cards, flowers, and gifts from friends, family and even complete strangers meant so much to me, and I truly believe it led to my speedy recovery. I want to extend a special thank you to my work mates, who attended to me immediately and handled the situation with total professionalism and compassion.

Hip Hip Puree!

Submitted 5 years 5 months ago by taronga.
Visitors to the zoo will often spend a good portion of their day at “Chimpanzee Sanctuary” observing the group, perhaps marvelling at their incredible climbing skills or laughing at their slapstick comedy routines.

NJ growing slowly

Submitted 5 years 5 months ago by taronga.
NJ the Galapagos Tortoise hatchling is growing…albeit slowly, but that’s normal for these tortoises.

Funnel-webs: A Simple Misunderstanding?

Submitted 5 years 5 months ago by taronga.
The Sydney Funnel-web is considered the most venomous spider in the world, are we really in that much danger?

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White Rhino Macheo
Update on three year old White Rhino Macheo
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Public notice about Australia Habitat Phase 1 & Taronga Wildlife Retreat
As part of a 10 year Centenary Master Plan upgrade, Taronga has submitted plans to build an Australian Habitat Exhibit (phase 1) which includes an overnight conservation experience called the Taronga Wildlife Retreat.
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Statement regarding Danish zoo dissection
Taronga Zoo would not dissect animals for public display. Taronga’s first concern is always for the welfare and dignity of the remarkable animals in our care.
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Luk Chai Dental Statement
Taronga Zoo’s young male elephant, Luk Chai, 5, had some dental work on his tusks today. Taronga’s Senior Veterinarian, Dr Larry Vogelnest, said some elephants including Luk Chai, have brittle tusks that are prone to cracking and infection.
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