Field conservation grants
Taronga’s field conservation grants provide vital funding and expert support to conservation projects making a real difference for wildlife, habitats and communities around the globe.
Conservation and science programs
Conservation in action
Taronga’s scientists and wildlife managers work across diverse ecosystems - from the Great Barrier Reef to the Alpine region - advancing research and conservation that tackles key threats, supports species adaptation, and strengthens ecosystem resilience.
Conservation in action
Taronga’s scientists and wildlife managers work across diverse ecosystems - from the Great Barrier Reef to the Alpine region - advancing research and conservation that tackles key threats, supports species adaptation, and strengthens ecosystem resilience.
Biodiversity conservation
From the enormous living network of the Great Barrier Reef to Australia’s most threatened frog species, Taronga’s scientists are working to preserve genetic and reproductive diversity to safeguard future wildlife populations, their habitats and promote species adaptability and ecosystem resilience.
Behavioural ecology
Behavioural ecology explores how animals interact with their environment and how behaviour supports survival and reproduction. For Taronga, prioritising behavioural ecology improves animal welfare, supports successful breeding programs, and prepares threatened species with the skills needed to survive and thrive when reintroduced into the wild.
Threatened species recovery
Recovering threatened species is vital to protecting Australia’s unique biodiversity. Many native plants and animals exist nowhere else, so conservation efforts help restore ecosystems, prevent extinctions, and maintain the environmental balance essential for future generations. Taronga is proud to work with partners across government, universities and conservation organisation to return animals back to the wild.
Ecosystem resilience & restoration
Ecosystem resilience is an ecosystem’s ability to resist disturbances such as fires, storms, or pollution and recover to its original state. Taronga’s work extends far beyond habitat restoration, encompassing innovative research programs that strengthen the ability of wildlife and ecosystems to withstand and recover from disturbance.
Wildlife health
Combining science and technology, Taronga’s scientists monitor and investigate the health of wildlife populations to protect biodiversity and biosecurity. From disease detection and conservation breeding to species reintroductions and wildlife forensics, this work delivers real‑world outcomes that help threatened species survive and recover.
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Our scientists
Meet Taronga’s scientists and learn about their research, expertise and contributions to wildlife conservation, welfare and environmental science.
Taronga Wildlife Hospitals
Taronga’s two Wildlife Hospitals, at Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, are responsible for maintaining the health of close to 1,500 wildlife cases every year.
Get involved
Explore ways to get involved with Taronga, including volunteering, donations, memberships and programs that support wildlife, science and community initiatives.