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It’s a New Year - make a changeJanuary is a time when we look to make a change or a fresh start at something. What if you made a green new year’s resolution or change this year,…
Posted on 07th January 2019 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomed two Christmas babiesChristmas came early for Taronga Western Plains Zoom, Dubbo in the form of two Takhi foals born on 17 and 19 December 2018.
Posted on 07th January 2019 by Media Relations
Your Ultimate Guide to a Plastic Free SummerWant to make a difference these holidays? Follows these tips and reduce your plastic waste.
Posted on 20th December 2018 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo helps safeguard the Great Barrier ReefTaronga Western Plains Zoo continues to play a pivotal role in the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef with Dr Rebecca Hobbs returning from the…
Posted on 18th December 2018 by Media Relations
New Dubbo Zoo hire centre goes solarTaronga Western Plains Zoo will officially open its new bike and cart Hire Centre today. The Hire Centre features over 1000m² of solar panels and is…
Posted on 06th December 2018 by Media Relations
Six months old and thriving!The Cheetah cubs are six months old this month! They have settled into their exhibit well, are growing in size and developing their hunting skills.
Posted on 06th December 2018 by Media Relations
Taronga Zoo Sydney celebrates rare birth of echidna pugglesTwo little echidna puggles have hatched at Taronga, where a special breeding facility ensures the best chance of survival.
Posted on 04th December 2018 by Media Relations
Taronga wins WAZA Award and appoints new Foundation Chair David ParadiceTaronga Conservation Society Australia celebrates two significant milestones, wining the globally recognised World Association of Zoos and Aquariums…
Posted on 04th December 2018 by Media Relations
Ring-tailed Lemurs NamedKeepers have named three Ring-tailed Lemurs babies born in Spring. They’ve been named Renala, Toki and Kirindy.
Posted on 30th November 2018 by Media Relations
Five Minutes with a Wildlife ConservationistPak Widodo Ramono works in the forests of Indonesia, where he leads efforts to protect and breed critically endangered rhinos.
Posted on 29th November 2018 by Media Relations
A gift that supports wildlifeChristmas is coming at a rapid pace and sometimes it can be difficult to get gifts for friends and family sorted. Taronga Western Plains Zoo has a…
Posted on 27th November 2018 by Media Relations
Tourists Rescue Greater Glider Joey After Epic FallA Greater Glider joey survives a fall after being dropped by a Wedged-Tailed Eagle.
Posted on 23rd November 2018 by Media Relations