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
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Vale Tuka, Taronga’s gentle giantVale 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
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
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
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
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
Orphaned possums get a helping hand at TarongaOrphaned possums get a helping hand at Taronga
Orphaned possums get a helping hand at Taronga
A Taronga Zoo vet nurse is providing round-the-clock care to an orphaned Brushtail Possum joey – with a little help from a soft toy kangaroo!
Posted on 05th October 2015 by Media Relations
Taronga's New Seal Presentation Makes a SplashTaronga's New Seal Presentation Makes a Splash
Taronga's New Seal Presentation Makes a Splash
Taronga’s famous Seal Show has undergone some exciting changes! The new Seal Presentation features stunning displays of natural strength and agility…
Posted on 02nd October 2015 by Media Relations
Kibibi the hippo calf turned 1!Kibibi the hippo calf turned 1!
Kibibi the hippo calf turned 1!
Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrated a special milestone on Friday as Kibibi the hippo calf turned 1!
Posted on 28th September 2015 by Media Relations
Taronga Celebrates All Things FeatheredTaronga Celebrates All Things Feathered
Taronga Celebrates All Things Feathered
Taronga is celebrating all things feathered during the Zoo’s second annual Bird Festival, from September 28 – October 31.
Posted on 28th September 2015 by Media Relations
World Rhino Day - Meet UmfanaWorld Rhino Day - Meet Umfana
World Rhino Day - Meet Umfana
Posted on 22nd September 2015 by Media Relations
Giraffes Give New Enrichment the Lick of ApprovalGiraffes Give New Enrichment the Lick of Approval
Giraffes Give New Enrichment the Lick of Approval
Giraffe Keepers have been trialling a new enrichment puzzle for Taronga’s giraffes
Posted on 18th September 2015 by Media Relations