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Taronga Welcomes New Baby ChimpThe excitement continues for Taronga’s Primate keepers since the birth of a healthy chimpanzee baby 12 days ago!
Posted on 29th October 2013 by Media Relations
NJ grows slow and steadyNJ the Galapagos Tortoise hatchling has been growing steadily over past three years.
Posted on 24th October 2013 by Media Relations
Emu chicks in careTaronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital is currently caring for three Emu chicks which were found orphaned in the wild.
Posted on 24th October 2013 by Media Relations
On a mission to save RhinosStudents at St Pius X Primary School went wild recently, dressing up as animals all in the name of raising funds for Rhino conservation.
Posted on 24th October 2013 by Media Relations
Tasmanian Devils journey overseasIn October, four Tasmanian Devils from Taronga Western Plains Zoo were transferred to their new home at San Diego Zoo in the United States.
Posted on 24th October 2013 by Media Relations
Final update from Lord Howe IslandAfter months and months of preparation and work on the Lord Howe Island Rodent Eradication Bird Husbandry Trial, the project has come to a successful…
Posted on 24th October 2013 by Media Relations
Spring update from Lord Howe IslandSpring is upon us, and as birdos, we are very excited to see the arrival of the summer migrants to the island. The skies, trees, and ground are…
Posted on 08th October 2013 by Media Relations
Have you any wool?On Monday 7th October 2013 Steve from Shearpower2Ewe will be coming to Backyard to Bush to shear our sheep. Come visit us at the Farmyard and watch…
Posted on 01st October 2013 by Media Relations
These Gusts Are Made For RidingRecently the Bird Show has enjoyed some rather windy days, a couple in excess of 50km/hr! Winds this strong can be a little hectic for our birds, and…
Posted on 27th September 2013 by Media Relations
New joey growing in leaps and bounds!The male Red-necked Wallaby, Walter, is now about eight months old and is regularly spotted poking his head out of his mum’s pouch.
Posted on 27th September 2013 by Media Relations
Twiga the Giraffe arrives in DubboTwiga the 18 month old female Giraffe has just completed the road trip from Perth to Dubbo to take up residency at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Posted on 24th September 2013 by Media Relations
Taronga welcomes back female gorilla ‘Mbeli’Since part of our family group of gorillas left Taronga Zoo a month ago there has been alot of work going on in the main gorilla exhibit.
Posted on 23rd September 2013 by Media Relations