Sydney Wildlife Hospital

Sydney Wildlife Hospital

Caring for our Native Animals this Spring and SummerCaring for our Native Animals this Spring and Summer
Caring for our Native Animals this Spring and Summer

#Animals, #Sydney Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Caring for our Native Animals this Spring and Summer

At Taronga, our two Wildlife Hospitals – located at Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo – provide vital care to around 1,500 sick…

Posted on 12th November 2024 by Media Relations

Rescued Turtle HatchlingRescued Turtle Hatchling
Rescued Turtle Hatchling

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Rescued Turtle Hatchling

A green sea turtle hatchling weighing just 127g was found at Tamarama Beach in Bondi recently and brought to Intensive Care at Sydney’s Taronga…

Posted on 04th August 2022 by Media Relations

World Turtle DayWorld Turtle Day
World Turtle Day

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World Turtle Day

On 23 May we celebrated World Turtle Day by sharing this very special story. We returned two majestic green sea turtles to the ocean recently…

Posted on 27th May 2022 by Media Relations

Orphaned possum joeys become a new familyOrphaned possum joeys become a new family
Orphaned possum joeys become a new family

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Orphaned possum joeys become a new family

Ringtail possums prefer to live in groups, which is why these orphans were grouped together before being released to the wild.

Posted on 22nd April 2022 by Media Relations

Little Weja learns to be a 'real' echidnaLittle Weja learns to be a 'real' echidna
Little Weja learns to be a 'real' echidna

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Little Weja learns to be a 'real' echidna

Surrogate mum and vet nurse Liz McConnell is happy to report that Weja the echida is showing all the right behaviours.

Posted on 21st April 2022 by Media Relations

Little Penguin moulting seasonLittle Penguin moulting season
Little Penguin moulting season

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Little Penguin moulting season

Keep an eye out right now for vulnerable little penguins if you're near to a colony site.

Posted on 21st April 2022 by Media Relations

Meet Gerald, a flood survivorMeet Gerald, a flood survivor
Meet Gerald, a flood survivor

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Meet Gerald, a flood survivor

A lucky echidna was plucked from recent flood waters and is recuperating at Taronga Wildlife Hospital.

Posted on 17th March 2022 by Media Relations

Rescued Boobook ChickRescued Boobook Chick
Rescued Boobook Chick

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Rescued Boobook Chick

It’s a busy time of year at Sydney’s Taronga Wildlife Hospital. Our veterinary team have received an influx of native wildlife requiring care,…

Posted on 09th February 2022 by Media Relations

Injured turtleInjured turtle
Injured turtle

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Injured turtle

Marine debris has caused terrible injuries to this green sea turtle, now recovering in Wildlife Intensive Care.

Posted on 09th February 2022 by Media Relations

Orphaned puggle at Taronga Wildlife HospitalOrphaned puggle at Taronga Wildlife Hospital
Orphaned puggle at Taronga Wildlife Hospital

#Sydney Wildlife Hospital, #Rehabilitation Stories, #Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Orphaned puggle at Taronga Wildlife Hospital

A tiny, short-beaked echidna puggle found alone on a property in Weja, NSW, is being hand-raised at Taronga.

Posted on 17th November 2021 by Media Relations