Elephant facility nearing completion
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Elephant barn and facility is nearing completion with the construction set to be finished by the end of the year.
Posted on 19th November 2014 by Media Relations
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Baby boom just in time for summerBaby boom just in time for summer
Baby boom just in time for summer
Summer is here and so are lots of new arrivals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Keepers welcomed the arrival of a Hippo calf in early September and…
Posted on 18th November 2014 by Media Relations
Kylie the Keeper meets the DinosaursKylie the Keeper meets the Dinosaurs
Kylie the Keeper meets the Dinosaurs
What!?!? I'm not playing...I'm testing the fun factor. Wind-Up Dinosaur toys are always fun...especially to race.
Posted on 13th November 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga welcomes first Ghost Bat pup in 15 yearsTaronga welcomes first Ghost Bat pup in 15 years
Taronga welcomes first Ghost Bat pup in 15 years
Taronga Zoo is celebrating its first successful birth of a Ghost Bat pup in 15 years.
Posted on 13th November 2014 by Media Relations
Never a dull moment for young chimpsNever a dull moment for young chimps
Never a dull moment for young chimps
The Chimpanzee Sanctuary here at Taronga Zoo is becoming something that closely resembles a day-care centre.
Posted on 13th November 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foalZoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foal
Zoo welcomes Przewalski's Horse foal
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited to announce the birth of a Przewalski’s Horse foal born on 3 November 2014.
Posted on 13th November 2014 by Media Relations
Hopes for Cassowary breeding success this seasonHopes for Cassowary breeding success this season
Hopes for Cassowary breeding success this season
We have just begun a big season of bird breeding at Taronga Zoo, with many of our species starting to reproduce at this time of year.
Posted on 11th November 2014 by Media Relations
What is a dinosaur?What is a dinosaur?
What is a dinosaur?
Dinosaurs are classified as reptiles, but they have many features that are not found in any living reptile today!
Posted on 10th November 2014 by Media Relations
Orphaned wallaby pair set to become playmatesOrphaned wallaby pair set to become playmates
Orphaned wallaby pair set to become playmates
Two orphaned Swamp Wallaby joeys could soon become playmates, after being rescued from the roadside and hand-raised at Taronga Zoo.
Posted on 06th November 2014 by Media Relations
Farmyard welcomes playful pigletsFarmyard welcomes playful piglets
Farmyard welcomes playful piglets
Keepers arrived at Backyard to Bush last Wednesday morning to find a little surprise – new piglets!
Posted on 05th November 2014 by Media Relations
Meet Kibibi the Hippo calfMeet Kibibi the Hippo calf
Meet Kibibi the Hippo calf
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce that our female Hippo calf has a name! Meet Kibibi, meaning little lady in Swahili, who was named…
Posted on 05th November 2014 by Media Relations
Snake safety tips for summerSnake safety tips for summer
Snake safety tips for summer
As the weather starts to warm up it is important for everyone to be on the lookout for snakes, adopt necessary safety precautions to minimise the…
Posted on 05th November 2014 by Media Relations