Cheetah mum leads the way for cubs
As Mother's Day approaches Taronga Western Plains Zoo is paying tribute to animal mothers who do an amazing job of raising their young, helping…
Posted on 05th May 2014 by Media Relations
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Vale Lulu 1952-2014Vale Lulu 1952-2014
Vale Lulu 1952-2014
Lulu led a fascinating and globetrotting life.
Posted on 02nd May 2014 by Media Relations
A Seal star is bornA Seal star is born
A Seal star is born
A common question asked of Taronga’s Marine Mammal keepers is: “How long does it take to train a seal for the seal show?” The answer is not a simple…
Posted on 01st May 2014 by Media Relations
Tropicbird found in Dunedoo released back to the wildTropicbird found in Dunedoo released back to the wild
Tropicbird found in Dunedoo released back to the wild
A juvenile Tropicbird was released off the Heads in Sydney Harbour today, three weeks after it was first rescued in Dunedoo, near Dubbo, nearly 300…
Posted on 29th April 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga welcomes trio of ‘big’ babiesTaronga welcomes trio of ‘big’ babies
Taronga welcomes trio of ‘big’ babies
Taronga’s Herpetofauna department is celebrating the birth of three Night Skinks (Liopholis striata), which have proven to be some very big babies!
Posted on 27th April 2014 by Media Relations
A Royal day at the Bird ShowA Royal day at the Bird Show
A Royal day at the Bird Show
Surreal, there’s no other word for it. On Easter Sunday, Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited Taronga Zoo and opened…
Posted on 24th April 2014 by Media Relations
Little joey ready for a big roleLittle joey ready for a big role
Little joey ready for a big role
Truffles the Long-nosed Potoroo joey may be small, but she is being groomed for a big role in keeping the Australian bush healthy.
Posted on 23rd April 2014 by Media Relations
Cassowaries back on exhibitCassowaries back on exhibit
Cassowaries back on exhibit
Taronga Zoo’s Cassowaries can now be seen in their refurbished rainforest exhibit. The male and female Cassowaries are sharing separate…
Posted on 15th April 2014 by Media Relations
Wombat in care after being mauled by a dogWombat in care after being mauled by a dog
Wombat in care after being mauled by a dog
A wild female wombat is currently receiving treatment at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital after being mauled by a dog.
Posted on 15th April 2014 by Media Relations
Rearing a gentle giantRearing a gentle giant
Rearing a gentle giant
It has been another busy few weeks in Taronga’s Herpetofauna department, with the acquisition of some very new animals, enrichment feeds to some very…
Posted on 14th April 2014 by Media Relations
Troy is having a ballTroy is having a ball
Troy is having a ball
Our Californian Sea lion, Troy has been impressing visitors and trainers alike, with his recent progress on the ball balance behaviour.
Posted on 10th April 2014 by Media Relations
Wildlife Witness App and Mr. HobbsWildlife Witness App and Mr. Hobbs
Wildlife Witness App and Mr. Hobbs
Walking past the Sun Bear exhibit and watching the bears rest, climb or forage it’s hard to imagine Mr. Hobbs had a very sad and frightening…
Posted on 09th April 2014 by Media Relations