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Nura Diya Australia opens at Taronga ZooJust in time for the school holidays, people can now walk among kangaroos and wallabies, come paw-to-paw with dingoes and see koalas up close along…
Posted on 13th April 2023 by Media Relations
Taronga becomes first zoos in NSW powered by renewable electricityFour fresh-faced Meerkat pups and a roarsome birthday are set to be the highlights of a family visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo these school…
Posted on 31st March 2023 by Media Relations
Baby Meerkats born in DubboFour fresh-faced Meerkat pups and a roarsome birthday are set to be the highlights of a family visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo these school…
Posted on 31st March 2023 by Media Relations
Vivid Sydney returns to Taronga ZooVivid Sydney returns to Taronga Zoo in 2023, with a brand-new line-up of captivating installations and lanterns inspired by Australia’s rare and…
Posted on 16th March 2023 by Media Relations
First Booroolong Frog ReleaseJust three years after a rapid rescue mission was deployed to recover the last remaining individuals in the population, 640 endangered Booroolong…
Posted on 13th March 2023 by Media Relations
Happy birthday to the Zoo!This week, on 28 February, Taronga Western Plains Zoo turned 46 years old. Since the Zoo was officially opened in 1977 it has celebrated so many…
Posted on 02nd March 2023 by Media Relations
Egg-ceptional breeding seasonTaronga Western Plains Zoo has seen its most successful Plains-wanderer breeding season to date with 17 critically endangered chicks hatching at the…
Posted on 23rd February 2023 by Media Relations
Little Penguin releaseA Little Penguin is now back in the ocean after having made a full recovery from life-threatening injuries.
Posted on 23rd February 2023 by Media Relations
Fifth Giraffe calf bornThere was plenty of rubber necking at Taronga Western Plains Zoo on Saturday 21 January when the Giraffe herd welcomed another new arrival.
Posted on 06th February 2023 by Media Relations
Take your rubbish with youAs Australians are getting ready to celebrate summer’s last public holiday, the teams at Taronga Wildlife Hospitals are urging everyone to reduce…
Posted on 25th January 2023 by Media Relations
Are your Christmas Prawns sustainable?Read out top tips about how to enjoy a sustainable seafood this summer!
Posted on 23rd December 2022 by Media Relations
Make a Sustainable New Year’s ResolutionAs 2023 rapidly approaches, there is no better time to commit to a sustainable New Year’s Resolution. Simple recurring actions can go a long way in…
Posted on 23rd December 2022 by Media Relations