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
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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
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
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
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