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
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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
Taronga welcomes back female gorilla ‘Mbeli’Taronga welcomes back female gorilla ‘Mbeli’
Taronga welcomes back female gorilla ‘Mbeli’
Since part of our family group of gorillas left Taronga Zoo a month ago there has been alot of work going on in the main gorilla exhibit.
Posted on 23rd September 2013 by Media Relations
Uncovering Wild Shark Social NetworksUncovering Wild Shark Social Networks
Uncovering Wild Shark Social Networks
I recently travelled south of Sydney to Jervis Bay as part of a research project to examine the social structure of a Port Jackson Shark breeding…
Posted on 19th September 2013 by Media Relations
Where it all began for the White RhinoWhere it all began for the White Rhino
Where it all began for the White Rhino
As we celebrate World Rhino Day this weekend, take a step back in time and see where it all began for the White Rhino breeding program at Taronga…
Posted on 18th September 2013 by Media Relations
World Rhino Day - what is it all about?World Rhino Day - what is it all about?
World Rhino Day - what is it all about?
This Sunday 22 September is World Rhino Day, a day which shines the spotlight on the plight of these animals in the wild.
Posted on 16th September 2013 by Media Relations
Behind the scenes at Greater One-horned RhinoBehind the scenes at Greater One-horned Rhino
Behind the scenes at Greater One-horned Rhino
Take a step behind the scenes with Keeper Ian Anderson and our two Greater One-horned Rhinos, Dora and Amala.
Posted on 16th September 2013 by Media Relations
From Shell to ShowFrom Shell to Show
From Shell to Show
At ten months of age and after five months of training one of our newest stars has finally made her show debut. Volunteer and you can try to get a…
Posted on 09th September 2013 by Media Relations
Sydney's gone wild for National Threatened Animal species daySydney's gone wild for National Threatened Animal species day
Sydney's gone wild for National Threatened Animal species day
Our intern Gallina was at Martin Place today for the National Threatened Species Day celebrations. Discover what it was all about now.
Posted on 06th September 2013 by Media Relations