Tiquie prepares for big move
Our much-loved Brazilian Tapir, Tiquie, has been in training recently ahead of her move to a new home at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland.
Posted on 02nd October 2014 by Media Relations
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Sydney Funnel-web Spiders step out for SpringSydney Funnel-web Spiders step out for Spring
Sydney Funnel-web Spiders step out for Spring
Sydney is home to one of the world’s most venomous creatures, the Sydney Funnel-web Spider. As the weather warms so does your chance of encountering…
Posted on 01st October 2014 by Media Relations
Orphaned joey gets a helping handOrphaned joey gets a helping hand
Orphaned joey gets a helping hand
A Taronga Zoo education coordinator has taken on the role of surrogate dad to an orphaned Swamp Wallaby joey, whose mother was struck by a car near…
Posted on 30th September 2014 by Media Relations
Project tackles human‐bear conflict in NepalProject tackles human‐bear conflict in Nepal
Project tackles human‐bear conflict in Nepal
Over 1000 Nepalese villagers have now received training in how to protect livestock and crops and avoid conflict with Himalayan bear species through…
Posted on 29th September 2014 by Media Relations
Aussie animals star in new talkAussie animals star in new talk
Aussie animals star in new talk
We’re offering a fun new experience for our guests at Backyard to Bush, with the Aussie Bush Talk at our Red kangaroo yard each day at 11.30am.
Posted on 29th September 2014 by Media Relations
Trailing success for Taronga’s EchidnasTrailing success for Taronga’s Echidnas
Trailing success for Taronga’s Echidnas
Taronga Keepers are hoping for a rare breeding success after echidnas were spotted partaking in a bizarre breeding ritual known as “trailing”.…
Posted on 26th September 2014 by Media Relations
NAIDOC Week at Taronga Western Plains ZooNAIDOC Week at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
NAIDOC Week at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
NAIDOC Week was celebrated in the last week of Term at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, as it is usually celebrated in September in Dubbo.
Posted on 25th September 2014 by Media Relations
Chimp community continues to growChimp community continues to grow
Chimp community continues to grow
There must be something in the water here at Taronga’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary!
Posted on 25th September 2014 by Media Relations
Chimp group continues to grow with arrival of new babyChimp group continues to grow with arrival of new baby
Chimp group continues to grow with arrival of new baby
Taronga Zoo’s renowned chimpanzee group continues to grow, with experienced mother, Lisa, giving birth to a healthy male baby this week.
Posted on 24th September 2014 by Media Relations
Actions of HopeActions of Hope
Actions of Hope
Today is World Rhino Day and all around the world, in the face of the poaching crisis devastating the world’s Rhinos, people are taking action.…
Posted on 21st September 2014 by Media Relations
World Rhino DayWorld Rhino Day
World Rhino Day
Get involved with World Rhino Day at Taronga Western Plains Zoo this weekend from 20 – 22 September and help celebrate and raise awareness for Rhinos.
Posted on 19th September 2014 by Media Relations
Zoo's new Savannah Cabins officially openedZoo's new Savannah Cabins officially opened
Zoo's new Savannah Cabins officially opened
State Member for Dubbo Mr Troy Grant today officially opened Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new self-contained accommodation, the Savannah Cabins.
Posted on 19th September 2014 by Media Relations