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Bulldozer can’t stop baby EchidnaBulldozer can’t stop baby Echidna
Bulldozer can’t stop baby Echidna
Bulldozer can’t stop baby Echidna

A baby echidna is making a remarkable recovery at Taronga Zoo, after being left seriously injured when its burrow was dug up by a bulldozer.

Posted on 16th April 2015 by Media Relations

Easter fun hops into B2BEaster fun hops into B2B
Easter fun hops into B2B
Easter fun hops into B2B

Keepers at Taronga’s Backyard to Bush would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter holidays!

Posted on 15th April 2015 by Media Relations

Record-breaking pumpkin on the menu for Taronga’s elephantsRecord-breaking pumpkin on the menu for Taronga’s elephants
Record-breaking pumpkin on the menu for Taronga’s elephants
Record-breaking pumpkin on the menu for Taronga’s elephants

Taronga Zoo’s elephants received a special enrichment treat for breakfast today – a 728kg pumpkin from the Sydney Royal Easter Show!

Posted on 10th April 2015 by Media Relations

Lion cub trio born at Taronga Western Plains ZooLion cub trio born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Lion cub trio born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Lion cub trio born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating major breeding success with the birth of three African Lion cubs, one male and two females, on 28 February…

Posted on 08th April 2015 by Media Relations

Echidnas give new just-add-water diet the ‘lick’ of approvalEchidnas give new just-add-water diet the ‘lick’ of approval
Echidnas give new just-add-water diet the ‘lick’ of approval
Echidnas give new just-add-water diet the ‘lick’ of approval

Taronga Zoo’s echidnas have begun lapping up a new just-add-water diet, designed to better meet the nutritional needs of their spiny species.

Posted on 31st March 2015 by Media Relations

Qantaslink unveils refreshed Taronga decalQantaslink unveils refreshed Taronga decal
Qantaslink unveils refreshed Taronga decal
Qantaslink unveils refreshed Taronga decal

QantasLink and Taronga Western Plains Zoo today unveiled the refreshed ‘Taronga’ decal on one of QantasLink’s newest Q400 aircraft, reaffirming their…

Posted on 30th March 2015 by Media Relations

Otter pups growing upOtter pups growing up
Otter pups growing up
Otter pups growing up

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Oriental Small-clawed Otters pups are now 11 weeks old and are continuing to grow and develop at a steady rate.

Posted on 25th March 2015 by Media Relations

Joeys in the Aussie WalkthroughJoeys in the Aussie Walkthrough
Joeys in the Aussie Walkthrough
Joeys in the Aussie Walkthrough

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Aussie walkthrough is now home to three Swamp Wallaby joeys ranging in age from seven months through to 15 months old.

Posted on 20th March 2015 by Media Relations

Be You, Be Wild – For The Green StripeBe You, Be Wild – For The Green Stripe
Be You, Be Wild – For The Green Stripe
Be You, Be Wild – For The Green Stripe

Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) community play an important role in efforts to conserve and protect…

Posted on 19th March 2015 by Media Relations

Celebrate a wild Easter with Taronga's Bilby joeysCelebrate a wild Easter with Taronga's Bilby joeys
Celebrate a wild Easter with Taronga's Bilby joeys
Celebrate a wild Easter with Taronga's Bilby joeys

There are plenty of new faces to see at Taronga Zoo these Easter holidays, including the Zoo’s first ever Bilby joeys, a cheeky Squirrel Monkey baby…

Posted on 18th March 2015 by Media Relations

Meerkats enjoy new toyMeerkats enjoy new toy
Meerkats enjoy new toy
Meerkats enjoy new toy

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Meerkat troop were treated to a new toy recently, a specially made enrichment feeder that was constructed by one of the…

Posted on 17th March 2015 by Media Relations

Regional recognition for Taronga’s positive animal welfareRegional recognition for Taronga’s positive animal welfare
Regional recognition for Taronga’s positive animal welfare

#Animal Welfare, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Regional recognition for Taronga’s positive animal welfare

Taronga Zoo has become one of the first organisations in Australasia to be accredited under a rigorous new animal welfare program launched by the Zoo…

Posted on 12th March 2015 by Media Relations