Sydney’s scaliest new experience - open now!
Discover our brand-new Amphibian and Reptile experience, ARC!
With the exciting opening of ARC, our new Amphibian & Reptile experience, comes a brand-new Reptile Keeper Talk on level 2 of ARC at 11.00am daily. Plus, don’t forget to enjoy the 15 other daily talks and presentations!
Ever wondered what it's like to be a zoo keeper? Now’s your chance. Save 20% on our uniquely wild Keeper for a Day experience for adults when you book before August 31.
Make your City2Surf 2024 count towards wildlife conservation
Experience the thrill of a 14km fun run that takes you from downtown Sydney to one of the world's most famous beaches all while raising critical funds to support Taronga’s work to save and protect endangered native wildlife.
Register now, select Fundraising, and choose Taronga to help save wildlife.
Have you ‘herd’ our big news?!
Planning is underway to farewell Asian Elephants Tang Mo and Pak Boon and welcome a Rhinoceros to Taronga Zoo Sydney in mid-2025!
Keep an eye on your emails over the next 12 months for details on farewell events for our beautiful girls.
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Animal Corner
Reticulated Python
- It is the world's longest snake and is among the three heaviest snakes
- Their color pattern comprises a complex, diamond-shaped pattern that runs along the back. This network-like pattern is the source of their name, as “reticulate” means network.
- Being non-venomous this species constricts its prey to kill it.
- They inhabit rainforests, woodlands and nearby grasslands. They need to live near water sources such as ponds, creeks and rivers.
- They are excellent swimmers and have been reported far out at sea.
- They are solitary creatures and are active throughout the night.
- Reticulated pythons are ambush hunters, usually waiting until prey wanders within strike range before seizing it in their coils and killing it by constriction.
- Reticulated Pythons are carnivores. Their natural diet includes mammals and occasionally birds.
- The main predator of the Reticulated Python is the King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), which is found in many of the same localities as is.
- They have a length range of 1.5 to 6.5 m and a weight range of 1 to 75 kg.
- Females deposit their eggs in a pile and then wrap around them to provide warmth during the incubation period.
Kids Corner
Have a great time with this month’s colouring in download!
This month we continue our 2024 colouring adventures with the Reticulated Python! Colour in at home and get creative.
Member hub
Manage all elements of your membership online with the Zoo Friends Membership hub.
You'll be able to:
- View the details of your membership group
- Quickly register a visit to Taronga Zoo Sydney or Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
- Renew your membership in just a few clicks
- PLUS, have first access to exclusive member-only Taronga Experiences - coming soon!
First time accessing the membership hub?
If you are a current or lapsed member, but have not yet accessed this system, you’ll first need to create your account to manage your membership. This can only be done by the primary member, which is the person who receives email communications about your membership. They’ll need their member number (which can be found on your membership card, or in the top right corner of emails), and the email address you provided on signup.
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