More accolades for Zoo's overnight experiences
The accolades are continuing to roll in for Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s overnight experiences, with Zoofari Lodge receiving two gongs in the LUX…
Posted on 01st November 2016 by Media Relations
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Elephants know how to beat the heatElephants know how to beat the heat
Elephants know how to beat the heat
Warmer weather means more outdoor fun for the elephant herd at Taronga Zoo. Being very social animals, elephants interact with each other in many…
Posted on 31st October 2016 by Media Relations
Thong Dee in final stages of pregnancyThong Dee in final stages of pregnancy
Thong Dee in final stages of pregnancy
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s expectant Asian Elephant, Thong Dee is continuing to do well as she reaches the final stage of her pregnancy.
Posted on 30th October 2016 by Media Relations
Joining the Aussie Backyard Bird CountJoining the Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Joining the Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Recently a group of staff and volunteers from Taronga Western Plains Zoo participated in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count which involved heading into…
Posted on 30th October 2016 by Media Relations
Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!
Have a spooktacular time at Taronga's "Howl-o-ween" event!
Taronga will get in the spooky spirit this weekend, hosting its 2nd annual “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween Spooktacular!
Posted on 28th October 2016 by Media Relations
Baby boom in the Eland herdBaby boom in the Eland herd
Baby boom in the Eland herd
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Eland herd is experiencing a baby boom with 10 calves born over the past two months.
Posted on 26th October 2016 by Media Relations
New hope for critically endangered turtlesNew hope for critically endangered turtles
New hope for critically endangered turtles
Bellinger River Snapping Turtles have been observed mating in their new home at Taronga Zoo, giving hope to researchers working to save the…
Posted on 26th October 2016 by Media Relations
Give Ring-Tails a "brake"!Give Ring-Tails a "brake"!
Give Ring-Tails a "brake"!
No this isn't a photo of a two tailed possum – it's Atticus the Ringtail Possum with his twin sister Gabriella hiding underneath!
Posted on 25th October 2016 by Media Relations
Rajah turns oneRajah turns one
Rajah turns one
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s first Greater One-horned Rhino calf, Rajah celebrates his first birthday today.
Posted on 25th October 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo in the running for People's Choice AwardZoo in the running for People's Choice Award
Zoo in the running for People's Choice Award
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is once again a finalist in the tourist attraction and unique accommodation categories at the 2016 NSW Tourism Awards to…
Posted on 25th October 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo celebrates 30 years of volunteeringZoo celebrates 30 years of volunteering
Zoo celebrates 30 years of volunteering
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating 30 years of volunteering, with a special morning tea today to mark this significant milestone and thank the…
Posted on 24th October 2016 by Media Relations
What's in a name?What's in a name?
What's in a name?
Our two newest Meerkat pups have names, Ntombi and Xolani.
Posted on 21st October 2016 by Media Relations