Tiny chameleons make a big impression at Taronga
They may be small enough to sit comfortably on a pencil or fingertip, but Taronga Zoo’s new Veiled Chameleon hatchlings are already making a big…
Posted on 10th March 2015 by Media Relations
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Zoo welcomes three Otter pupsZoo welcomes three Otter pups
Zoo welcomes three Otter pups
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited by the birth of three Oriental Small-clawed Otter pups, born 8 January 2015.
Posted on 09th March 2015 by Media Relations
Bongo calf lives up to his nameBongo calf lives up to his name
Bongo calf lives up to his name
It’s a boy! Taronga’s ungulate keepers are proud to announce our new Eastern Bongo calf born on 8 February is a healthy male.
Posted on 09th March 2015 by Media Relations
Taronga announces our first-ever involvement in a carbon offset projectTaronga announces our first-ever involvement in a carbon offset project
Taronga announces our first-ever involvement in a carbon offset project
Last week Taronga took a giant step for environment with the help of our partners, Woolworths - we announced our first-ever involvement in a carbon…
Posted on 09th March 2015 by Media Relations
That Bird! (Blue and Black, or White and Gold?)That Bird! (Blue and Black, or White and Gold?)
That Bird! (Blue and Black, or White and Gold?)
For the last fortnight social media has been a flutter with one question – “is it blue and black, or white and gold”? And although the answer is…
Posted on 09th March 2015 by Media Relations
Two Little Penguins return to the wildTwo Little Penguins return to the wild
Two Little Penguins return to the wild
Two Little Penguins from the famous Manly colony were released back into the wild today after being looked after at the WildlifeHospital while they…
Posted on 05th March 2015 by Media Relations
Billy explores the ZooBilly explores the Zoo
Billy explores the Zoo
Don’t be surprised if on your next trip to Taronga you find yourself sharing a path with more than just keepers and other visitors!
Posted on 25th February 2015 by Media Relations
Bongo birth provides boost for critically endangered speciesBongo birth provides boost for critically endangered species
Bongo birth provides boost for critically endangered species
Taronga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of an Eastern Bongo calf, one of rarest antelope species in the world.
Posted on 19th February 2015 by Media Relations
Black Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdaysBlack Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdays
Black Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdays
Over the past week, keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been celebrating two milestone birthdays for Black Rhinos, Mpenzi and Kufara, who…
Posted on 19th February 2015 by Media Relations
Platypus found at the golf coursePlatypus found at the golf course
Platypus found at the golf course
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital received a Platypus recently after it was found a little lost at the golf course.
Posted on 18th February 2015 by Media Relations
Second Zebra foal born at the ZooSecond Zebra foal born at the Zoo
Second Zebra foal born at the Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the birth of a second Zebra foal, in just over a month.
Posted on 18th February 2015 by Media Relations
Farewell HowardFarewell Howard
Farewell Howard
Our Bird Show team is full of stars, but sadly today it is a little less bright as we say farewell to Howard the Barn Owl
Posted on 16th February 2015 by Media Relations