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Koalas are counting on youKoalas are counting on you
Koalas are counting on you
Koalas are counting on you

Our most iconic marsupial needs your help! By learning more about wild koalas and where they live, we can make the best choices to ensure their…

Posted on 06th November 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism AwardsTaronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards
Taronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards
Taronga Western Plains Zoo announced as finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards

Taronga Western plains Zoo is please to be nominated as finalists in two categories in the 2015 New South Wales Tourism Awards for 2015.

Posted on 05th November 2015 by Media Relations

Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibitKhewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit
Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit
Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit

Khewzi moves to African Savannah exhibit

Posted on 04th November 2015 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!
Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!
Zoo welcomes first Greater One-horned Rhino calf!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomes first Greater one-horned Rhino calf to be born in Australia!

Posted on 02nd November 2015 by Media Relations

Raising a BantengRaising a Banteng
Raising a Banteng
Raising a Banteng

Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been busy hand raising a little male Banteng calf.

Posted on 28th October 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga says 'see you later' to our tigersTaronga says 'see you later' to our tigers
Taronga says 'see you later' to our tigers
Taronga says 'see you later' to our tigers

This week we said ‘see you later’ to our three remaining tigers, Jumilah, Kartika and Kembali as they headed off to their temporary home at Taronga…

Posted on 26th October 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga’s Fiordland Penguin hops on the scalesTaronga’s Fiordland Penguin hops on the scales
Taronga’s Fiordland Penguin hops on the scales
Taronga’s Fiordland Penguin hops on the scales

Taronga Zoo’s Fiordland Crested Penguin, Munro, hopped on the scales this week, allowing keepers to check his weight as he prepares to bulk up for…

Posted on 23rd October 2015 by Media Relations

Vale Tuka, Taronga’s gentle giantVale Tuka, Taronga’s gentle giant
Vale Tuka, Taronga’s gentle giant
Vale Tuka, Taronga’s gentle giant

Taronga’s reptile keepers were saddened to say goodbye to the Zoo’s grand old Komodo Dragon, Tuka, today.

Posted on 22nd October 2015 by Media Relations

Koala joey emerges from pouchKoala joey emerges from pouch
Koala joey emerges from pouch
Koala joey emerges from pouch

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its second Koala joey this season

Posted on 21st October 2015 by Media Relations

Zoo welcomes baby LemurZoo welcomes baby Lemur
Zoo welcomes baby Lemur
Zoo welcomes baby Lemur

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed a baby Ring-tailed Lemur.

Posted on 21st October 2015 by Media Relations

Helping track and monitor wildlife in BotswanaHelping track and monitor wildlife in Botswana
Helping track and monitor wildlife in Botswana
Helping track and monitor wildlife in Botswana

Wildlife conservation is at the heart of Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Carnivore Keeper Linda Matthews witnessed this first hand on a recent…

Posted on 21st October 2015 by Media Relations

Statement regarding Danish zoo dissectionStatement regarding Danish zoo dissection
Statement regarding Danish zoo dissection

#Public Notice, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

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…

Posted on 15th October 2015 by Media Relations