Zebra
Scientific nameEquus burchellii
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern
Zebras are known for their unique black and white stripes! There are four different Zebra species, all native to Africa. Taronga’s two Zoos care for the Plains Zebra species.
Visitor tips for Sydney
You can see Zebras in African Savannah.
Keeper Talk
10:40am
Fun facts about Zebras
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Habitat:
400kg
Distribution:
Diet: herbivore
1.5m
25
Habitat:
400kg
Distribution:
Diet: herbivore
1.5m
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We bet you didn't know these facts about these stripey ungulates.
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Uniquely striped
A Zebras stripes are as unique as a humans fingerprints.
Zebra food
Zebras eat grasses, bark, roots, stems and other browse.
Safety in numbers
Zebras are highly social animals, living in large herds also called dazzles, offering protection from predators.
Strong kick, strong bite
Zebras have a powerful kick and strong bite, used to protect the animal from predators or fight for a female.
Baby zebra
A young zebra is called a foal.
Savannah sidekicks
In the wild, it’s common for Zebras to be seen with other species like Giraffes.
Zebra deep dive
Species management programs
Taronga contributes to an Australasian Species Management Program and/or international breeding program for this species. This helps maintain healthy and resilient zoo-based animal populations by preserving genetic diversity, supporting animal husbandry knowledge, and ensuring exceptional animal welfare, safeguarding the species for the future.
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You can help African animals by purchasing beads! But how can beads help animals like giraffe and lions? Find out with Beads for Wildlife.
Conservation partners
The Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) in Kenya was established to develop resilient community conservancies that transform people’s lives, secure peace and conserve natural resources. In 2012 Taronga established a partnership with Biliqo-Bulesa Conservancy, one of the largest community conservancies under the umbrella of NRT.
