Daggles “Gets Physical”
Getting regular veterinary check-ups is a normal part of life at Taronga Zoo. It ensures that all animals within the collection receive the best…
Posted on 14th May 2015 by Media Relations
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Taronga's Australian Sea-lion pup is great news for futureTaronga's Australian Sea-lion pup is great news for future
Taronga's Australian Sea-lion pup is great news for future
Taronga’s new male Australian Sea-lion pup is just a few weeks old and is already telling his keepers who’s the boss.
Posted on 12th May 2015 by Media Relations
Alice the Green Turtle Returns to the OceanAlice the Green Turtle Returns to the Ocean
Alice the Green Turtle Returns to the Ocean
A juvenile Green Turtle named ‘Alice’ is back at sea to help humans learn more about turtles’ secret lives.
Posted on 08th May 2015 by Media Relations
It's a boy! Precious new arrival debuts in DubboIt's a boy! Precious new arrival debuts in Dubbo
It's a boy! Precious new arrival debuts in Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a male Black Rhino calf, born in the very early hours of Monday 20 April.
Posted on 08th May 2015 by Media Relations
Elephants arrive two by twoElephants arrive two by two
Elephants arrive two by two
Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo has welcomed four Asian Elephants from sister zoo, Taronga, in Sydney.
Posted on 05th May 2015 by Media Relations
TRAFFIC UpdateTRAFFIC Update
TRAFFIC Update
My name is Sarah and I am a wildlife crime analyst. I currently work at TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network.
Posted on 01st May 2015 by Media Relations
Regional Symposium Takes Action as Palm Oil Changes ContinentsRegional Symposium Takes Action as Palm Oil Changes Continents
Regional Symposium Takes Action as Palm Oil Changes Continents
Wildlife agencies intend to lead the move to sustainable production as quickly as possible in the face of predictions that palm oil consumption may…
Posted on 01st May 2015 by Media Relations
Bongo Bachelor PadBongo Bachelor Pad
Bongo Bachelor Pad
Recently keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomed Tambo, a one year old male Bongo, to Dubbo from Taronga Zoo, Sydney. Tambo has come to Dubbo…
Posted on 28th April 2015 by Media Relations
Western Plains Zoo sees a changing of the guardWestern Plains Zoo sees a changing of the guard
Western Plains Zoo sees a changing of the guard
Keepers are seeing a changing of the guard within the Meerkat group at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, as the 11 year old dominant female Umi starts to…
Posted on 27th April 2015 by Media Relations
Silver and Bronze for the Zoo at Australian Tourism AwardsSilver and Bronze for the Zoo at Australian Tourism Awards
Silver and Bronze for the Zoo at Australian Tourism Awards
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has won a Silver Award for Best Attraction and Bronze Award for Unique Accommodation at the Australian Tourism Awards gala…
Posted on 27th April 2015 by Media Relations
Largest ever release of Regent HoneyeatersLargest ever release of Regent Honeyeaters
Largest ever release of Regent Honeyeaters
Over the last 10 days 77 birds bred and reared at Taronga were released into Chiltern–Mount Pilot National Park in north-eastern Victoria to bolster…
Posted on 21st April 2015 by Media Relations
Bulldozer can’t stop baby EchidnaBulldozer 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