Baby hippo beats summer heat under the hose
As summer heats up, keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been treating Kibibi the Hippo calf to a cooling hose down whilst mother Cuddles…
Posted on 29th December 2014 by Media Relations
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Chimp Infant Fumo is Learning FastChimp Infant Fumo is Learning Fast
Chimp Infant Fumo is Learning Fast
Taronga’s charismatic 14 month-old chimpanzee, Fumo, has been impressing keepers and visitors with his dexterous use of tools at the termite mound, a…
Posted on 28th December 2014 by Media Relations
Orphaned wombat continues walk towards the wildOrphaned wombat continues walk towards the wild
Orphaned wombat continues walk towards the wild
A Taronga Zoo keeper has found an unusual assistant to help out on her morning work rounds – an orphaned wombat joey named Chloe.
Posted on 22nd December 2014 by Media Relations
Christmas comes early for the Otters at the ZooChristmas comes early for the Otters at the Zoo
Christmas comes early for the Otters at the Zoo
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been busy spreading some early Christmas cheer amongst the animals.
Posted on 19th December 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga celebrates Bilby births following Royal visitTaronga celebrates Bilby births following Royal visit
Taronga celebrates Bilby births following Royal visit
Taronga Zoo is celebrating the birth of its first-ever Bilby joeys. The births cap off an exciting year that saw The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge…
Posted on 18th December 2014 by Media Relations
Little Penguins returned to the wildLittle Penguins returned to the wild
Little Penguins returned to the wild
A Little Penguin from the famous colony at Manly was released back into the wild today after being treated at the Taronga Wildlife Hospital for…
Posted on 17th December 2014 by Media Relations
New lace monitor admires the viewNew lace monitor admires the view
New lace monitor admires the view
Taronga’s Backyard to Bush is now home to a new juvenile lace monitor named ‘Shaw’.
Posted on 15th December 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga opens new Wild Ropes adventureTaronga opens new Wild Ropes adventure
Taronga opens new Wild Ropes adventure
Sydneysiders can now experience Taronga Zoo’s amazing wildlife and harbour views from an entirely new perspective, with the opening of the new…
Posted on 14th December 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo's new Elephant facility nearing completionZoo's new Elephant facility nearing completion
Zoo's new Elephant facility nearing completion
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new state-of-the-art Elephant facility is having the finishing touches added, with completion set for the end of this…
Posted on 10th December 2014 by Media Relations
Christmas comes early for Taronga’s ChimpanzeesChristmas comes early for Taronga’s Chimpanzees
Christmas comes early for Taronga’s Chimpanzees
Christmas came early today for Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzees, who discovered some gift-wrapped food treats and other tasty decorations in their exhibit.
Posted on 09th December 2014 by Media Relations
Hungry hippos enjoy new enrichmentHungry hippos enjoy new enrichment
Hungry hippos enjoy new enrichment
Taronga’s hippo keepers tried out some new enrichment feeders for our two adorable Pygmy Hippos, Fergus and Kambiri, this week.
Posted on 05th December 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga Welcomes 16 New Happy FeetTaronga Welcomes 16 New Happy Feet
Taronga Welcomes 16 New Happy Feet
Taronga’s successful Little Penguin breeding program has had 8 penguin chicks hatch this season.
Posted on 05th December 2014 by Media Relations