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
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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
Zoo welcomes male Giraffe calfZoo welcomes male Giraffe calf
Zoo welcomes male Giraffe calf
Keepers have been kept busy lately with lots of new arrivals and on Wednesday 19 June another baby was welcomed at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, when…
Posted on 27th June 2013 by Media Relations
White Rhino calf named!White Rhino calf named!
White Rhino calf named!
The Zoo’s White Rhino calf which was born on 14 May 2013 has been named Macheo, meaning 'sunrise' in Swahili.
Posted on 25th June 2013 by Media Relations
Zoo's vet helps Rhinos in SumatraZoo's vet helps Rhinos in Sumatra
Zoo's vet helps Rhinos in Sumatra
Over the past six years I have been involved in the conservation efforts in Sumatra to help save the Sumatran Rhino species from extinction.
Posted on 19th June 2013 by Media Relations
Lima the Siamang Ape turns oneLima the Siamang Ape turns one
Lima the Siamang Ape turns one
Turning one is a big milestone for a baby and Lima the Siamang Ape baby has reached it this month.
Posted on 17th June 2013 by Media Relations
Tourism Australia's Best Jobs in the World Finalists visit Taronga ZooTourism Australia's Best Jobs in the World Finalists visit Taronga Zoo
Tourism Australia's Best Jobs in the World Finalists visit Taronga Zoo
There was a buzz in the air as our guests arrived, cameras clicking and smiles all round. With the spectacular view of Sydney Harbour in the…
Posted on 14th June 2013 by Media Relations
File SnakesFile Snakes
File Snakes
Taronga Zoo is home to six Australian File Snakes. You may have walked past them in Reptile World but may have not stopped to appreciate how amazing…
Posted on 13th June 2013 by Media Relations
Celebrating NAIDOC at Taronga ZooCelebrating NAIDOC at Taronga Zoo
Celebrating NAIDOC at Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo celebrates NAIDOC week for three weeks every year, providing an opportunity for visitors to discover more about Aboriginal and Torres…
Posted on 13th June 2013 by Media Relations
Fuzu tries his hand at nest buildingFuzu tries his hand at nest building
Fuzu tries his hand at nest building
Every day, our gorillas are given a variety of leaves and branches for them to eat as part of their diet, but some days it seems like more fun for…
Posted on 13th June 2013 by Media Relations
Sun loving QwikilaSun loving Qwikila
Sun loving Qwikila
Qwikila our new Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo is proving herself to be quite a character. The adult female arrived from Belfast Zoo earlier this year…
Posted on 13th June 2013 by Media Relations