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Bethyl Turns 34

Submitted 4 years 1 month ago by taronga.
This morning Australasia’s oldest Kodiak Bear Bethyl, celebrated her 34th birthday which included a choir of Roar and Snore guests singing ‘Happy Birthday’ and a big pink birthday present.

Wapiti fawns frolic on exhibit

Submitted 4 years 1 month ago by taronga.
Over the past month the Zoo has welcomed two Wapiti fawns, a female born on 11 December 2010 named Kasha meaning fur robe in Native American and a male born on 3 January 2011 named Mikasi meaning Coyote in Omaha.

Artistic Elephants have good painting techniques

Submitted 4 years 1 month ago by taronga.
Did you know that two of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Elephants can paint?

Quokka Joeys

Submitted 4 years 2 months ago by taronga.
It’s just over two years since Taronga became home to 10 wild caught quokkas from Rottnest Island, West Australia, and they’ve certainly settled in producing five tiny joeys!

Caring for Duruga the Orphaned Bat

Submitted 4 years 2 months ago by taronga.
On the 7th of November, an orphaned baby Flying Fox called ‘Duruga’ was brought into the Taronga Wildlife Hospital and into my life. I became his ‘mother’.

Fireworks and Taronga

Submitted 4 years 2 months ago by taronga.
With Taronga’s magnificent view of the Sydney skyline, many visitors ask what happens to our animals on New Year’s Eve and during other celebrations which involve fireworks on the Harbour.

Winter Wonderland in Canada

Submitted 4 years 2 months ago by taronga.
Hi, it’s Brendan again, still on exchange in Canada, and very slowly loosing the ability to feel in each and every one of my fingers.

Christmas Surprises!

Submitted 4 years 2 months ago by taronga.
Taronga’s keepers and animal behaviouralists surprised many of the Zoo animals with Christmas-themed treats and puzzles today.

Taronga Western Plains Zoo animals get special treats before Christmas

Submitted 4 years 2 months ago by taronga.
Christmas has come early for the Ring-tailed Lemurs which received some special treats today just before Christmas.

Duruga Digs Mango

Submitted 4 years 2 months ago by taronga.
Taronga’s surrogate bat mum, Tegan, has discovered her orphaned Grey-headed Flying Fox, Duruga, has a favourite fruit.

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Public Notices

Statement Regarding Evacuation Safety Drill
Taronga is having an important safety evacuation drill after 3pm on Monday 8 December and all staff and visitors will be evacuated.
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Statement Regarding Zoo Enrichment
Taronga’s commitment to all animals in its care includes the provision of a stimulating and rich environment full of challenges and activities.
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Statement regarding fire in Zoo building
A fire broke out in a service building on the perimeter of Taronga Zoo overnight. Fire Brigade crews attended and extinguished the fire before 3am. No people or animals were injured in the fire. Preliminary investigations have found no suspicious circumstances.
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Taronga statement on Copenhagen Zoo lions
Taronga Zoo has very different policies on animal care than the Copenhagen Zoo.
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