Behind the scenes at Black Rhino
Come behind the scenes at Black Rhino and learn about the what the Zoo's keepers and veterinary team are doing to help this species.
Posted on 10th July 2013 by Media Relations
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Protected birds fall victim to gunshot woundsProtected birds fall victim to gunshot wounds
Protected birds fall victim to gunshot wounds
Over the past four months Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has seen a number of injured birds relating to gunshot wounds.
Posted on 09th July 2013 by Media Relations
Indigenous Discovery Host presents NAIDOC Free-flight Bird ShowIndigenous Discovery Host presents NAIDOC Free-flight Bird Show
Indigenous Discovery Host presents NAIDOC Free-flight Bird Show
As one of Taronga Zoo’s Indigenous Discovery Hosts, I have been given the amazing privilege of co-presenting a specially written and adapted Taronga…
Posted on 09th July 2013 by Media Relations
Leopard Seal SerenadeLeopard Seal Serenade
Leopard Seal Serenade
The soulful sounds of a saxophone echoed across the Zoo this morning, when Steve, one of the Elephant Keepers put on a solo performance for Casey our…
Posted on 05th July 2013 by Media Relations
Look at who emerged from the pouchLook at who emerged from the pouch
Look at who emerged from the pouch
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have recently observed a male koala joey fully emerging from mum Lilli Pilli's pouch.
Posted on 04th July 2013 by Media Relations
Wild activities for petsWild activities for pets
Wild activities for pets
At Taronga there are three main type of enrichment activities we give the animals to keep them happy and active. They are smell and food based…
Posted on 03rd July 2013 by Media Relations
Otter trioOtter trio
Otter trio
Taronga’s Small -clawed Otters which live along the Rainforest Trail are always great fun to watch. There never seems to be a quiet moment as they’re…
Posted on 03rd July 2013 by Media Relations
Platypus’ hidden worldPlatypus’ hidden world
Platypus’ hidden world
You may have seen the massive tanks that house Taronga’s Platypus at Wild Australia, but you’d never guess what infrastructure lies above it. A…
Posted on 03rd July 2013 by Media Relations
Giraffe begins journey to New ZealandGiraffe begins journey to New Zealand
Giraffe begins journey to New Zealand
On a foggy morning in Dubbo, staff from Taronga Western Plains Zoo arrived early to prepare to load nine month old Giraffe, Fanana on a truck ready…
Posted on 03rd July 2013 by Media Relations
Kibali a year on...Kibali a year on...
Kibali a year on...
A year ago Kibali our new adolescent gorilla arrived at Taronga Zoo from France. A year on, Kibali has celebrated another birthday in March turning…
Posted on 02nd July 2013 by Media Relations
Taronga Welcomes Four New MonstersTaronga Welcomes Four New Monsters
Taronga Welcomes Four New Monsters
They’ve got some of the foulest breath of any animal in the Zoo. They’ve got a fearsome reputation, with folklore suggesting they can kill men with…
Posted on 02nd July 2013 by Media Relations
Wedge-tailed Eagle flying 101Wedge-tailed Eagle flying 101
Wedge-tailed Eagle flying 101
When you think large raptors visions of prehistoric beasts from the pages of ‘Jurassic Park’ may come to mind, however raptors also refers to a…
Posted on 28th June 2013 by Media Relations