Turtles hatch and release
Staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital watched in delight recently as seven Eastern Long-necked Turtle hatchlings emerged from their…
Posted on 20th February 2014 by Media Relations
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Vale Casey the Leopard SealVale Casey the Leopard Seal
Vale Casey the Leopard Seal
We are very saddened by the passing of Casey the Leopard Seal.
Posted on 20th February 2014 by Media Relations
One-eyed Tortuga proves a hit with visitorsOne-eyed Tortuga proves a hit with visitors
One-eyed Tortuga proves a hit with visitors
He may be missing an eye, but that hasn’t hurt Tortuga’s appeal with zoo visitors.
Posted on 10th February 2014 by Media Relations
Vale Jasiri the African LionVale Jasiri the African Lion
Vale Jasiri the African Lion
We are very much saddened by the passing of Jasiri the African Lion. Jasiri has been at Taronga Western Plains Zoo since 2002 and was popular amongst…
Posted on 05th February 2014 by Media Relations
Condor chick leaves the nestCondor chick leaves the nest
Condor chick leaves the nest
As Piglet from ‘Winnie the Pooh’ once said, “It’s hard to be brave when you’re only a very small animal”. But every chick, no matter how big or small…
Posted on 30th January 2014 by Media Relations
Adventures in babysittingAdventures in babysitting
Adventures in babysitting
There’s been no shortage of activity and excitement in Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary over the past few weeks.
Posted on 29th January 2014 by Media Relations
Cheetah cubs growing upCheetah cubs growing up
Cheetah cubs growing up
Our King Cheetah Halla’s three cubs are just over three months old now, and have had their 10 week-old health check and vaccinations. They are…
Posted on 27th January 2014 by Media Relations
NJ hits the 1kg markNJ hits the 1kg mark
NJ hits the 1kg mark
While many people make a new year’s resolution to lose weight, for NJ it is all about gaining weight and continuing to grow and develop at a steady…
Posted on 20th January 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga is ready to ring in the New YearTaronga is ready to ring in the New Year
Taronga is ready to ring in the New Year
Taronga Zoo has become a hugely popular vantage point to view Sydney’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks, but many visitors ask what happens to…
Posted on 30th December 2013 by Media Relations
Little Penguin returns to the wild for ChristmasLittle Penguin returns to the wild for Christmas
Little Penguin returns to the wild for Christmas
A Little Penguin will get to celebrate Christmas in the wild after being nursed back to health at Taronga Zoo's Wildlife Hospital.
Posted on 24th December 2013 by Media Relations
Chimp family welcomes 'Fumo'Chimp family welcomes 'Fumo'
Chimp family welcomes 'Fumo'
Our baby chimp has a name! We welcome ‘Fumo’ to our chimpanzee community. As the weeks pass, he is growing steadily bigger and stronger and becoming…
Posted on 23rd December 2013 by Media Relations
Addax calf rejoins the herdAddax calf rejoins the herd
Addax calf rejoins the herd
The Addax calf that had a rocky start to life after he was orphaned at birth is continuing to progress well under the watchful eye of its keepers at…
Posted on 19th December 2013 by Media Relations