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Things you didn’t know about TarongaThings you didn’t know about Taronga
Things you didn’t know about Taronga
Things you didn’t know about Taronga

Taronga is about to mark a century of not-for-profit work bringing people and wildlife together.

Posted on 18th September 2015 by Media Relations

NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise Taronga VolunteersNSW Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise Taronga Volunteers
NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise Taronga Volunteers
NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise Taronga Volunteers

The efforts of two of Taronga’s Volunteers were recognised last week as part of in The Centre for Volunteering’s NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards…

Posted on 15th September 2015 by Media Relations

Koala joeys step out for springKoala joeys step out for spring
Koala joeys step out for spring
Koala joeys step out for spring

Spring has heralded the arrival of more tiny paws at Taronga Zoo, with two new koala joeys emerging from the pouch to the delight of keepers and…

Posted on 10th September 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga scientists to search for turtles' nemesisTaronga scientists to search for turtles' nemesis
Taronga scientists to search for turtles' nemesis
Taronga scientists to search for turtles' nemesis

Scientists from the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health at Taronga and Zoo reptile specialists are preparing to search in the Bellinger River area…

Posted on 10th September 2015 by Media Relations

Taronga dives into the social lives of sharksTaronga dives into the social lives of sharks
Taronga dives into the social lives of sharks
Taronga dives into the social lives of sharks

A group of Port Jackson Sharks will call Taronga Zoo home for the next two months, as part of an exciting research project seeking to unlock the…

Posted on 08th September 2015 by Media Relations

This threatened species day spare a thought for your ‘little locals’This threatened species day spare a thought for your ‘little locals’
This threatened species day spare a thought for your ‘little locals’
This threatened species day spare a thought for your ‘little locals’

Threatened species are actually all around us but they often get overlooked, or we forget their connection with our daily lives.

Posted on 04th September 2015 by Media Relations

Orphaned glider gives birth to first joey at TarongaOrphaned glider gives birth to first joey at Taronga
Orphaned glider gives birth to first joey at Taronga
Orphaned glider gives birth to first joey at Taronga

The world’s only successful breeding program for Yellow-bellied Gliders at Taronga Zoo has welcomed a very special little joey.

Posted on 03rd September 2015 by Media Relations

‘Gentle giant’ Berani moves to new home‘Gentle giant’ Berani moves to new home
‘Gentle giant’ Berani moves to new home
‘Gentle giant’ Berani moves to new home

Taronga’s much-loved Malayan Tapir, Berani, has moved to a new home at Hunter Valley Zoo.

Posted on 01st September 2015 by Media Relations

Max makes friends at Seal BayMax makes friends at Seal Bay
Max makes friends at Seal Bay
Max makes friends at Seal Bay

Taronga’s Australian Sea-lion pup is growing up fast!

Posted on 24th August 2015 by Media Relations