Three Addax calves welcomed to the herd
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has experienced a baby boom in the Addax herd with three calves being born over the past couple of months.
Posted on 23rd August 2016 by Media Relations
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Cheetah companion dog Iris finds a new homeCheetah companion dog Iris finds a new home
Cheetah companion dog Iris finds a new home
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s companion dog Iris, who helped raise two hand-reared Cheetah cubs, has officially finished her role at the Zoo and been…
Posted on 19th August 2016 by Media Relations
Working towards a new future with Responsible Palm OilWorking towards a new future with Responsible Palm Oil
Working towards a new future with Responsible Palm Oil
Forests are vital for clean air and water, providing the earth with an ability to breathe and us with a healthy future. They also provide a place…
Posted on 18th August 2016 by Media Relations
Exciting new Pride Lands African Lion Adventure exhibit commencesExciting new Pride Lands African Lion Adventure exhibit commences
Exciting new Pride Lands African Lion Adventure exhibit commences
Deputy Premier and Local Member for Dubbo Troy Grant will today announce the commencement of construction of the new Pridelands African Lion…
Posted on 16th August 2016 by Media Relations
All going well for pregnant Asian ElephantAll going well for pregnant Asian Elephant
All going well for pregnant Asian Elephant
Expectant Asian Elephant, Thong Dee is doing well as she reaches the final months of her pregnancy.
Posted on 16th August 2016 by Media Relations
Quokka joey emergesQuokka joey emerges
Quokka joey emerges
Keepers are excited that a Quokka joey has now emerged from its mother’s pouch and is hopping around its exhibit inside the Aussie Walkthrough.
Posted on 15th August 2016 by Media Relations
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Bright Orange Francois’ Langur born at TarongaBright Orange Francois’ Langur born at Taronga
Bright Orange Francois’ Langur born at Taronga
Taronga keepers are thrilled to welcome the birth of a bright orange female François’ Langer, one of the world’s rarest monkeys.
Posted on 12th August 2016 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes second stripey arrivalZoo welcomes second stripey arrival
Zoo welcomes second stripey arrival
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited by the arrival of the second Zebra foal born to the herd in the past month.
Posted on 11th August 2016 by Media Relations
$30.7 million for Taronga conservation centre$30.7 million for Taronga conservation centre
$30.7 million for Taronga conservation centre
Construction of Taronga Zoo’s new global centre for conservation science and learning for researchers, students and visitors will proceed after the…
Posted on 05th August 2016 by Media Relations
Gone but not forgotten...Gone but not forgotten...
Gone but not forgotten...
It is with great sadness we inform you that Patrick our Victoria Crowned Pigeon passed away last month due to age related illnesses.
Posted on 02nd August 2016 by Media Relations
Swamp Wallaby joeys start to exploreSwamp Wallaby joeys start to explore
Swamp Wallaby joeys start to explore
Over the past month two Swamp Wallaby joeys have emerged from their mother’s pouches and started exploring their surrounds.
Posted on 02nd August 2016 by Media Relations
Tiny glider finds a new mum at TarongaTiny glider finds a new mum at Taronga
Tiny glider finds a new mum at Taronga
A tiny Yellow-bellied Glider joey has found a surrogate mum at Taronga Zoo, after surviving a collision with a barbed-wire fence.
Posted on 28th July 2016 by Media Relations