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
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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
Wallaby joeys welcomed in DubboWallaby joeys welcomed in Dubbo
Wallaby joeys welcomed in Dubbo
The newest arrivals to be welcomed at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are a Swamp Wallaby joey and a Red-neck Wallaby joey.
Posted on 12th June 2013 by Media Relations
New research identifies five pieces of rubbish along Australian coast per personNew research identifies five pieces of rubbish along Australian coast per person
New research identifies five pieces of rubbish along Australian coast per person
For those who are not familiar with Take 3, we are a not for profit group (real people - surfers, divers and beach lovers ) promoting a simple…
Posted on 11th June 2013 by Media Relations
Gorilla UpdateGorilla Update
Gorilla Update
Our Gorilla Keepers will be busy today moving Frala, Fataki and Fuzu to an off exhibit area where they will stay for the next few months.
Posted on 11th June 2013 by Media Relations