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
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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
Black Rhino gets specialised treatment for eye problemBlack Rhino gets specialised treatment for eye problem
Black Rhino gets specialised treatment for eye problem
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's male Black Rhino needed specialised treatment for an eye issue recently.
Posted on 08th April 2014 by Media Relations
Beyonce makes the move to reptilesBeyonce makes the move to reptiles
Beyonce makes the move to reptiles
Our resident red-bellied black snake, Beyonce, has temporarily moved from Backyard to Bush to Taronga’s reptile area for breeding.
Posted on 02nd April 2014 by Media Relations
Squirrel Monkeys bring the trees aliveSquirrel Monkeys bring the trees alive
Squirrel Monkeys bring the trees alive
It’s been a long time since Taronga Zoo has seen all three islands of Amazonia come alive with Squirrel Monkeys.
Posted on 31st March 2014 by Media Relations
Seal stars join in celebrations for Sustainable Seafood DaySeal stars join in celebrations for Sustainable Seafood Day
Seal stars join in celebrations for Sustainable Seafood Day
Last Friday, the Marine Mammal team took part in celebrations for Sustainable Seafood Day.
Posted on 28th March 2014 by Media Relations
Running for the WildRunning for the Wild
Running for the Wild
Taronga Zoo volunteer Melissa Richards will be running the Great Ocean Road Half Marathon on 18 May to raise much-needed funds for the endangered…
Posted on 25th March 2014 by Media Relations
Trekking with Sumatra's Rhino Protection UnitsTrekking with Sumatra's Rhino Protection Units
Trekking with Sumatra's Rhino Protection Units
Taronga Zoo’s Melissa Wyatt and Alex Connor were awarded a Zoofriends Fellowship to visit the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park…
Posted on 24th March 2014 by Media Relations
Red-eyed wonders continue to growRed-eyed wonders continue to grow
Red-eyed wonders continue to grow
The past month has been an eventful one for Taronga’s Herpetofauna department, with our group of young Red-Eyed Tree Frogs growing bigger and bigger…
Posted on 19th March 2014 by Media Relations
Snuggles with BJ and FrankieSnuggles with BJ and Frankie
Snuggles with BJ and Frankie
Look who is growing up fast! Our youngest goat, Frankie is now seven months old.
Posted on 19th March 2014 by Media Relations
Chimps celebrate birthday milestonesChimps celebrate birthday milestones
Chimps celebrate birthday milestones
The past month has been a busy one for Taronga’s chimpanzee community, with two of our younger chimps celebrating birthdays.
Posted on 18th March 2014 by Media Relations