Giraffe heads to nation's capital
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have farewelled female Giraffe, Mzungu who is headed for the National Zoo in Canberra today.
Posted on 04th February 2015 by Media Relations
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Snow Leopards prepare for their big moveSnow Leopards prepare for their big move
Snow Leopards prepare for their big move
Our much-loved pair of Snow Leopards are preparing for their move to Billabong Wildlife Park in Port Macquarie today.
Posted on 02nd February 2015 by Media Relations
Marine debris puts three endangered turtles in Intensive Care at TarongaMarine debris puts three endangered turtles in Intensive Care at Taronga
Marine debris puts three endangered turtles in Intensive Care at Taronga
Three endangered sea turtles are currently receiving care in Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital suffering from severe injuries caused by marine debris.
Posted on 02nd February 2015 by Media Relations
Echidna in care at the Wildlife HospitalEchidna in care at the Wildlife Hospital
Echidna in care at the Wildlife Hospital
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital is currently caring for a male Echidna that was found on the side of the highway after most likely…
Posted on 02nd February 2015 by Media Relations
Tour the new Elephant facility in FebruaryTour the new Elephant facility in February
Tour the new Elephant facility in February
Throughout the month of February, visitors to Taronga Western Plains Zoo will have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and see the new state-of-…
Posted on 01st February 2015 by Media Relations
Froggy friends leap to itFroggy friends leap to it
Froggy friends leap to it
Sometimes our Green Tree Frog, Snozberry, doesn’t think about personal space!
Posted on 23rd January 2015 by Media Relations
Rhino poaching in 2014 worst year everRhino poaching in 2014 worst year ever
Rhino poaching in 2014 worst year ever
The future for rhinos is looking bleak with official figures released yesterday by South Africa confirming that last year was the worst on record for…
Posted on 23rd January 2015 by Media Relations
Elephants beat the heat under the waterfallElephants beat the heat under the waterfall
Elephants beat the heat under the waterfall
Taronga Zoo’s elephants have found a fun way to beat the hot and sticky weather this week, cooling off with a shower and play under the waterfall.
Posted on 22nd January 2015 by Media Relations
Zoo Adventures summer funZoo Adventures summer fun
Zoo Adventures summer fun
Posted on 22nd January 2015 by Media Relations
Galapagos hatchlings turn one!Galapagos hatchlings turn one!
Galapagos hatchlings turn one!
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Galapagos Tortoise hatchlings are celebrating their first birthday this month.
Posted on 21st January 2015 by Media Relations
Zoo helping to secure the future of the Great Barrier ReefZoo helping to secure the future of the Great Barrier Reef
Zoo helping to secure the future of the Great Barrier Reef
Senior Reproductive Biologist at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, travelled north to Townsville to participate in the Reef Recovery Program coordinated by…
Posted on 20th January 2015 by Media Relations
Joeys come nose-to-nose in Koala crècheJoeys come nose-to-nose in Koala crèche
Joeys come nose-to-nose in Koala crèche
Two koala joeys have become ‘treemates’ at Taronga Zoo, snacking, sniffing and snoozing side-by-side since moving away from their mothers.
Posted on 15th January 2015 by Media Relations