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Fennec Fox kits at Taronga ZooFennec Fox kits at Taronga Zoo
Fennec Fox kits at Taronga Zoo
Fennec Fox kits at Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of three Fennec Fox kits to parents Zinder and Kebilli, which are now on display for visitors to see.

Posted on 10th November 2013 by Media Relations

Decorating rhino sculptures well under wayDecorating rhino sculptures well under way
Decorating rhino sculptures well under way
Decorating rhino sculptures well under way

Students from Orana Heights Public School in Dubbo are wild for Rhinos and have been busy decorating their rhino sculpture ready for the trail!

Posted on 08th November 2013 by Media Relations

Ain’t nothing but a rat race!Ain’t nothing but a rat race!
Ain’t nothing but a rat race!
Ain’t nothing but a rat race!

Given its namesake, it’s not surprising that Taronga’s Bird Show boasts a wide variety of birds, from hawks to parrots to vultures and even chickens…

Posted on 06th November 2013 by Media Relations

Bandicoot bushfire survivor recovers at TarongaBandicoot bushfire survivor recovers at Taronga
Bandicoot bushfire survivor recovers at Taronga
Bandicoot bushfire survivor recovers at Taronga

Taronga Zoo veterinarians have applied a fresh set of bandages to one of the smaller victims of the NSW bushfires – a bandicoot with burns on all…

Posted on 05th November 2013 by Media Relations

An abundance of spring joeys on the wayAn abundance of spring joeys on the way
An abundance of spring joeys on the way
An abundance of spring joeys on the way

Spring has sprung at Taronga Western Plains Zoo and many tiny faces are starting to emerge from deep within the pouches of their mothers.

Posted on 03rd November 2013 by Media Relations

New Tasmanian Devil joey brings more hope at TarongaNew Tasmanian Devil joey brings more hope at Taronga
New Tasmanian Devil joey brings more hope at Taronga
New Tasmanian Devil joey brings more hope at Taronga

Taronga’s new Tasmanian Devil joey got its first health check this week.

Posted on 31st October 2013 by Media Relations

Taronga Welcomes New Baby ChimpTaronga Welcomes New Baby Chimp
Taronga Welcomes New Baby Chimp
Taronga Welcomes New Baby Chimp

The 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

Emu chicks in careEmu chicks in care
Emu chicks in care
Emu chicks in care

Taronga 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 RhinosOn a mission to save Rhinos
On a mission to save Rhinos
On a mission to save Rhinos

Students 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

NJ grows slow and steadyNJ grows slow and steady
NJ grows slow and steady
NJ grows slow and steady

NJ the Galapagos Tortoise hatchling has been growing steadily over past three years.

Posted on 24th October 2013 by Media Relations

Tasmanian Devils journey overseasTasmanian Devils journey overseas
Tasmanian Devils journey overseas
Tasmanian Devils journey overseas

In 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 IslandFinal update from Lord Howe Island
Final update from Lord Howe Island
Final update from Lord Howe Island

After 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