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
Read the latest news from Taronga
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
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