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Billy explores the Zoo
Don’t be surprised if on your next trip to Taronga you find yourself sharing a path with more than just keepers and other visitors!
Posted on 25th February 2015 by Media Relations
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Bongo birth provides boost for critically endangered speciesBongo birth provides boost for critically endangered species
Bongo birth provides boost for critically endangered species
Taronga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of an Eastern Bongo calf, one of rarest antelope species in the world.
Posted on 19th February 2015 by Media Relations
Black Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdaysBlack Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdays
Black Rhinos celebrate milestone birthdays
Over the past week, keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been celebrating two milestone birthdays for Black Rhinos, Mpenzi and Kufara, who…
Posted on 19th February 2015 by Media Relations
Platypus found at the golf coursePlatypus found at the golf course
Platypus found at the golf course
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital received a Platypus recently after it was found a little lost at the golf course.
Posted on 18th February 2015 by Media Relations
Second Zebra foal born at the ZooSecond Zebra foal born at the Zoo
Second Zebra foal born at the Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the birth of a second Zebra foal, in just over a month.
Posted on 18th February 2015 by Media Relations
Farewell HowardFarewell Howard
Farewell Howard
Our Bird Show team is full of stars, but sadly today it is a little less bright as we say farewell to Howard the Barn Owl
Posted on 16th February 2015 by Media Relations
Taronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey babyTaronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey baby
Taronga welcomes new Squirrel Monkey baby
Taronga’s vibrant Squirrel Monkey group has a new baby. Keen-eyed visitors can spot the tiny male holding on to mum, Lena, like a tiny furry backpack…
Posted on 13th February 2015 by Media Relations
Vale Mary the Mueller’s GibbonVale Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon
Vale Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon
Taronga’s primate keepers were very saddened to say goodbye to the Zoo’s much-loved Mueller’s Gibbon, Mary, today.
Posted on 13th February 2015 by Media Relations
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Brush-tailed Possum gets a helping handBrush-tailed Possum gets a helping hand
Brush-tailed Possum gets a helping hand
A Keeper at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is currently hand raising an orphaned Brush-tailed Possum which is estimated to be less than six months old.
Posted on 10th February 2015 by Media Relations
Taronga invites public to help name baby BilbiesTaronga invites public to help name baby Bilbies
Taronga invites public to help name baby Bilbies
Taronga Zoo is asking the public for help in naming its first-ever Bilby joeys.
Posted on 05th February 2015 by Media Relations
Snake bite to V8 driverSnake bite to V8 driver
Snake bite to V8 driver
During a media call for the season launch of the V8 Super Cars at Taronga today, driver Jamie Whincup was having a zoo encounter with a python when…
Posted on 05th February 2015 by Media Relations
Giraffe heads to nation's capitalGiraffe heads to nation's capital
Giraffe heads to nation's capital
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have farewelled female Giraffe, Mzungu who is headed for the National Zoo in Canberra today.
Posted on 04th February 2015 by Media Relations