Dubbo's New Wildlife Hospital
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is always looking ahead, planning for a greener future, and acting for the wild. The Zoo’s new $14 million Wildlife…
Posted on 02nd May 2022 by Media Relations
New Wildlife Hospital at Dubbo Zoo takes shapeNew Wildlife Hospital at Dubbo Zoo takes shape
New Wildlife Hospital at Dubbo Zoo takes shape
The construction site of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Wildlife Hospital is a hive of activity with the main building for the $14 million precinct…
Posted on 01st February 2022 by Media Relations
New Wildlife Hospital achieves major milestoneNew Wildlife Hospital achieves major milestone
New Wildlife Hospital achieves major milestone
Construction of a new Wildlife Hospital at Taronga Western Plains Zoo has continued to move forward despite the impacts of Covid-19 on the Dubbo…
Posted on 27th September 2021 by Media Relations
Wildlife Hospital construction commencesWildlife Hospital construction commences
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
Record month at the Wildlife HospitalRecord month at the Wildlife Hospital
Record month at the Wildlife Hospital
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has recorded its busiest month ever in terms of free-ranging wildlife admissions.
Posted on 19th January 2021 by Media Relations
An exciting update about our Wildlife HospitalsAn exciting update about our Wildlife Hospitals
An exciting update about our Wildlife Hospitals
We are beyond pleased to announce that the NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Environment Minister Matt Kean have announced that Taronga will…
Posted on 18th November 2020 by Media Relations
New Wildlife Hospital and Platypus Refuge fundedNew Wildlife Hospital and Platypus Refuge funded
New Wildlife Hospital and Platypus Refuge funded
A wildlife hospital and a world-class refuge facility for platypus will be established at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, thanks to $22.8 million worth…
Posted on 09th November 2020 by Media Relations
Caring for an aged Siamang ApeCaring for an aged Siamang Ape
Caring for an aged Siamang Ape
Siamang Ape Saudara is a much loved resident of Taronga Western Plains Zoo. He recently had a physical health examination as part of the Zoo’s aged…
Posted on 04th September 2020 by Media Relations
Lucky's road to recoveryLucky's road to recovery
Lucky's road to recovery
It’s been a long road to recovery for Lucky the Koala. He presented to Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital over nine months ago with a…
Posted on 30th July 2020 by Media Relations
Ongoing drought increases pressure on KoalasOngoing drought increases pressure on Koalas
Ongoing drought increases pressure on Koalas
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has seen a sharp increase in the number of koalas presenting to the Wildlife Hospital in Dubbo due to the ongoing drought…
Posted on 24th February 2020 by Media Relations
Young wombat in good hands after suffering burnsYoung wombat in good hands after suffering burns
Young wombat in good hands after suffering burns
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has been treating a juvenile wombat for significant burns to its back, sustained in the recent…
Posted on 10th February 2020 by Media Relations
Koala in need of specialised careKoala in need of specialised care
Koala in need of specialised care
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital have been caring for a young male koala after it was admitted in early October.
Posted on 05th November 2019 by Media Relations