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
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Taronga Welcomes New Baby ChimpTaronga 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
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
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 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
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
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
Spring update from Lord Howe IslandSpring update from Lord Howe Island
Spring update from Lord Howe Island
Spring 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?Have you any wool?
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 RidingThese Gusts Are Made For Riding
These Gusts Are Made For Riding
Recently 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!New joey growing in leaps and bounds!
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 Giraffe arrives in Dubbo
Twiga the Giraffe arrives in Dubbo
Twiga 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