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World Giraffe DayWorld Giraffe Day
World Giraffe Day

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

World Giraffe Day

Today is World Giraffe Day! Keeper Leigh Drayton shares what it is like to work with this amazing animal and why Mutangi the Giraffe is so special to…

Posted on 21st June 2021 by Media Relations

Faces of conservation – Kara StevensFaces of conservation – Kara Stevens
Faces of conservation – Kara Stevens

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Faces of conservation – Kara Stevens

Spend five minutes getting to know Regent Honeyeater Keeper, Kara Stevens. Kara works behind-the-scenes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo heading up the…

Posted on 21st June 2021 by Media Relations

Kanlaya turns three!Kanlaya turns three!
Kanlaya turns three!

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Kanlaya turns three!

On Monday 14 June, Asian Elephant calf Kanlaya at Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrated her third birthday with a special enrichment feed.

Posted on 15th June 2021 by Media Relations

Black Rhino calf shines this winterBlack Rhino calf shines this winter
Black Rhino calf shines this winter

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Black Rhino calf shines this winter

Curious and confident Black Rhino calf Sabi Star is exploring her new paddock and surrounds alongside mum Bakhita at Taronga Western Plains Zoo,…

Posted on 03rd June 2021 by Media Relations

Getting to know Madi McGuireGetting to know Madi McGuire
Getting to know Madi McGuire

#National Days, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Getting to know Madi McGuire

This National Volunteer Week, we interviewed Madi McGuire, a passionate and committed volunteer at the Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Sydney.

Posted on 19th May 2021 by Media Relations

Rare birds flourish at DubboRare birds flourish at Dubbo
Rare birds flourish at Dubbo

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Rare birds flourish at Dubbo

In early February 2021, the Zoo welcomed another four Plains-wanderer chicks to the breeding program bringing the total number of chicks hatched…

Posted on 17th May 2021 by Media Relations

Taronga and the International Rhino FoundationTaronga and the International Rhino Foundation
Taronga and the International Rhino Foundation

#Conservation, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Taronga and the International Rhino Foundation

Today is the International Rhino Foundation’s 30th Anniversary. This is also a significant milestone for Taronga as a founding member of the…

Posted on 13th May 2021 by Media Relations

Black Rhino calf makes public debutBlack Rhino calf makes public debut
Black Rhino calf makes public debut

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Black Rhino calf makes public debut

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Black Rhino calf, Sabi Star has this week made her much anticipated public debut on exhibit alongside mum Bakhita.

Posted on 28th April 2021 by Media Relations

Rise Up!Rise Up!
Rise Up!

#Events, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Rise Up!

Posted on 26th April 2021 by Media Relations

First breeding season for rare bird a successFirst breeding season for rare bird a success
First breeding season for rare bird a success

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

First breeding season for rare bird a success

The first breeding season for the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater has finished at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo with 33 chicks born in…

Posted on 20th April 2021 by Media Relations

Wildlife Hospital construction commencesWildlife Hospital construction commences
Wildlife Hospital construction commences

#Dubbo Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Wildlife Hospital construction commences

Construction of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new wildlife hospital is officially underway, with Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders…

Posted on 19th April 2021 by Media Relations