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
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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
A Royal Name for a Regal EagleA Royal Name for a Regal Eagle
A Royal Name for a Regal Eagle
Its official, our new male Wedge-tailed Eagle has a name, and that name is George! As a Principal Partner of Taronga Zoo, QBE had the exclusive…
Posted on 05th September 2013 by Media Relations
Devilish pair join the insurance populationDevilish pair join the insurance population
Devilish pair join the insurance population
The Tasmanian Devil keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are proud to announce the much anticipated arrival of two young Tasmanian Devil joeys.
Posted on 05th September 2013 by Media Relations
It's all about science at the ZooIt's all about science at the Zoo
It's all about science at the Zoo
This week Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrated National Science Week with special workshops for schools all about reproduction.
Posted on 16th August 2013 by Media Relations
Zebra foal taking it in its strideZebra foal taking it in its stride
Zebra foal taking it in its stride
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Zebra foal is growing and developing well under the watchful eye of her mother.
Posted on 16th August 2013 by Media Relations
Working with Wild Komodo DragonsWorking with Wild Komodo Dragons
Working with Wild Komodo Dragons
One of our Zoo Keepers recently got back from Rinca Island where he worked with wild Komodo Dragons, the world's largest land lizard. Find out…
Posted on 13th August 2013 by Media Relations