Vale Dr Bill Hartley
Everyone at the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health was saddened to learn of the passing of Registry founder, Dr. William “Bill” Hartley OAM, MVSc…
Posted on 16th September 2014 by Media Relations
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Zoo welcomes first Hippo calf in over a decadeZoo welcomes first Hippo calf in over a decade
Zoo welcomes first Hippo calf in over a decade
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a Hippo calf to mother Cuddles and father Mana, in the evening on Thursday 11…
Posted on 16th September 2014 by Media Relations
Elephant barn starts to takes shapeElephant barn starts to takes shape
Elephant barn starts to takes shape
The barn in the new Elephant facility at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is taking shape with the walls of the building now in place and the roof…
Posted on 15th September 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga moves to support Dhole conservation in ThailandTaronga moves to support Dhole conservation in Thailand
Taronga moves to support Dhole conservation in Thailand
Taronga moves to support Dhole conservation in Thailand, marking a new direction in support of these whistling hunters. Taronga is currently the only…
Posted on 15th September 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga’s Fiordland Penguin steps out for Bird FestivalTaronga’s Fiordland Penguin steps out for Bird Festival
Taronga’s Fiordland Penguin steps out for Bird Festival
Taronga’s resident Fiordland crested penguin, Munro, took advantage of the warmer this morning, stepping out for a stroll through the Zoo grounds in…
Posted on 15th September 2014 by Media Relations
Squirrel Glider will join the Zoomobile visit to CrowtherSquirrel Glider will join the Zoomobile visit to Crowther
Squirrel Glider will join the Zoomobile visit to Crowther
Primary school students from Crowther will receive an exciting visit from the Taronga Zoomobile on September 10. In conjunction with…
Posted on 10th September 2014 by Media Relations
Making a change for wildlifeMaking a change for wildlife
Making a change for wildlife
September 7th 1936 was a sad day. They didn’t know it back then, but keepers at Hobart Zoo were the last humans to set eyes on a living Tasmanian…
Posted on 10th September 2014 by Media Relations
Spring brings two new joeys to TarongaSpring brings two new joeys to Taronga
Spring brings two new joeys to Taronga
Spring is in full swing at Taronga Zoo, with keepers celebrating the arrival of two new koala joeys for this year’s breeding season.
Posted on 09th September 2014 by Media Relations
National Threatened Species DayNational Threatened Species Day
National Threatened Species Day
While we reflect on what has happened in the past to Australia’s remarkable wildlife, National Threatened Species day this Sunday, 07 September,…
Posted on 04th September 2014 by Media Relations
Tree Kangaroo joey’s first year weigh inTree Kangaroo joey’s first year weigh in
Tree Kangaroo joey’s first year weigh in
Taronga’s cheeky Tree Kangaroo joey, Nupela, hopped on the scales this week to mark her first 12 months – weighing in at an impressive 3.8 kilograms.
Posted on 03rd September 2014 by Media Relations
Lucky name for Taronga’s Chimpanzee babyLucky name for Taronga’s Chimpanzee baby
Lucky name for Taronga’s Chimpanzee baby
Taronga Zoo’s baby chimpanzee was named ‘Sudi’ today, a Swahili name meaning “success” or “luck”.
Posted on 01st September 2014 by Media Relations