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Glider project in full swingGlider project in full swing
Glider project in full swing
Glider project in full swing

Project Yellow bellied Glider 2015 will be in full swing this Tuesday and Wednesday when 160 Central Coast students descend on Taronga Zoo.

Posted on 27th July 2015 by Media Relations

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Vale Dongajuma
Vale Dongajuma

Posted on 21st July 2015 by Media Relations

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Turning heads with tools
Turning heads with tools

Although the weather of late has been a little cold and rainy, it has not deterred our Chimpanzees from doing what they do best.

Posted on 14th July 2015 by Media Relations

Big Breeding Success for a Tiny FlyerBig Breeding Success for a Tiny Flyer
Big Breeding Success for a Tiny Flyer
Big Breeding Success for a Tiny Flyer

Taronga is celebrating the birth of seven tiny Feathertail Glider joeys who can already be seen scampering around in their Australian Nightlife…

Posted on 26th June 2015 by Media Relations

Black Rhino calf is now on displayBlack Rhino calf is now on display
Black Rhino calf is now on display
Black Rhino calf is now on display

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is thrilled to announce that the male Black Rhino calf born at the zoo in April is now on display with his mother Bakhita.

Posted on 24th June 2015 by Media Relations

Annual Taronga Dinner delivers great result for conservationAnnual Taronga Dinner delivers great result for conservation
Annual Taronga Dinner delivers great result for conservation
Annual Taronga Dinner delivers great result for conservation

Over 200 guests gathered together Thursday night at the Ivy Ballroom to help make a difference for Taronga’s marine conservation efforts, raising $…

Posted on 22nd June 2015 by Media Relations

Funnel-webs spin a deadly doorbellFunnel-webs spin a deadly doorbell
Funnel-webs spin a deadly doorbell
Funnel-webs spin a deadly doorbell

Did you know Sydney Funnel-web Spiders make trip-lines of web radiating out from their burrows’ entrance? These act as a doorbell; as a cockroach,…

Posted on 22nd June 2015 by Media Relations