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The powerful message behind Taronga's Seal Show
The award-winning Taronga Seal Show has again been recognised for inspiring guests to act for the future of our oceans.
Posted on 26th February 2019 by Media Relations
Zoo mourns the loss of Asian Elephant, Gigi
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is mourning the loss of elderly female Asian Elephant, Gigi.
Posted on 25th February 2019 by Media Relations
Growing up is monkey business
Spider Monkey baby Mica is now three and half months old and is continuing to flourish, growing stronger each week. Mica is starting to be more…
Posted on 25th February 2019 by Media Relations
New Waterhole Cafe and water play project
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Waterhole Café and water play area will see $10.2 million invested to redevelop the current kiosk located at the mid…
Posted on 24th February 2019 by Media Relations
Baby Bearded Dragons released
Baby Bearded Dragons that were collected from an injured female and hatched after an incubation period at the Zoo's Wildlife Hospital have been…
Posted on 18th February 2019 by Media Relations
Short course schools scientists on vital wildlife health issues
Scientists from all over the world have arrived at the Taronga Institute of Science & Learning to train the next generation of conservation…
Posted on 18th February 2019 by Media Relations
Keepers hoping love is in the air
This Valentine’s Day, Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are hoping love is in the air for the Zoo’s Black Rhinos! Keepers play a match-making…
Posted on 14th February 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Announces the Birth of Three Rare Tiger Cubs
See incredible behind-the-scenes footage of the births of three Sumatran Tiger cubs.
Posted on 01st February 2019 by Media Relations
Seeing double! Two Giraffe calves born in Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has two reasons to celebrate with the birth of two Giraffe calves in January.
Posted on 01st February 2019 by Media Relations
The newest addition to our marine mammal family
Read about the special meaning behind 'Torre', the name given to the little Australian Sea-Lion pup recently born at Taronga.
Posted on 31st January 2019 by Media Relations
Helping hand to animals in need
Summer has been a busy period for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital with a number of native birds, reptiles and mammals all in need of…
Posted on 29th January 2019 by Media Relations
Zoo animals beat the heat
Whilst the summer heat continues to hover around the 40 degree mark, keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are doing everything they can to keep the…
Posted on 29th January 2019 by Media Relations