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
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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
A third Addax calf bornA third Addax calf born
A third Addax calf born
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed yet another Addax calf in the last week of spring with a male Addax calf born 27 November 2014.
Posted on 04th December 2014 by Media Relations
Statement Regarding Evacuation Safety DrillStatement Regarding Evacuation Safety Drill
Statement Regarding Evacuation Safety Drill
Taronga is having an important safety evacuation drill after 3pm on Monday 8 December and all staff and visitors will be evacuated.
Posted on 03rd December 2014 by Media Relations
Quokka joey climbs into keepers’ hearts at TarongaQuokka joey climbs into keepers’ hearts at Taronga
Quokka joey climbs into keepers’ hearts at Taronga
A Taronga Zoo keeper has begun the round-the-clock task of caring for a six-month-old Quokka, one of three joeys born at the Zoo this breeding season.
Posted on 28th November 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo continues success at Tourism AwardsZoo continues success at Tourism Awards
Zoo continues success at Tourism Awards
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has won the NSW Tourism Awards for Best Tourist Attraction and Unique Accommodation at the NSW Tourism Awards gala…
Posted on 28th November 2014 by Media Relations
Statement Regarding Zoo EnrichmentStatement Regarding Zoo Enrichment
Statement Regarding Zoo Enrichment
Taronga’s commitment to all animals in its care includes the provision of a stimulating and rich environment full of challenges and activities.
Posted on 27th November 2014 by Media Relations
Hippo calf a little ladyHippo calf a little lady
Hippo calf a little lady
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s female Hippo calf now has a name - Kibibi meaning ‘little lady’ in Swahili. Kibibi is now 11 weeks old and has more than…
Posted on 26th November 2014 by Media Relations
School groups in Narrandera to receive a visit from Taronga’s ZoomobileSchool groups in Narrandera to receive a visit from Taronga’s Zoomobile
School groups in Narrandera to receive a visit from Taronga’s Zoomobile
Taronga Zoo’s Zoomobile is heading to pre-schools and primary schools in Narrandera from 25-27 November.
Posted on 26th November 2014 by Media Relations
Rhino poaching in 2014 already a terrible recordRhino poaching in 2014 already a terrible record
Rhino poaching in 2014 already a terrible record
Today is a sad day as reports out of South Africa state a record number of rhinos have been poached this year. To date, 1020 rhinos have died at the…
Posted on 21st November 2014 by Media Relations