Making a change for wildlife
September 7th 1936 was a sad day. They didn’t know it back then, but keepers at Hobart Zoo were the last humans to set eyes on a living Tasmanian…
Posted on 10th September 2014 by Media Relations
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Spring brings two new joeys to TarongaSpring brings two new joeys to Taronga
Spring brings two new joeys to Taronga
Spring is in full swing at Taronga Zoo, with keepers celebrating the arrival of two new koala joeys for this year’s breeding season.
Posted on 09th September 2014 by Media Relations
National Threatened Species DayNational Threatened Species Day
National Threatened Species Day
While we reflect on what has happened in the past to Australia’s remarkable wildlife, National Threatened Species day this Sunday, 07 September,…
Posted on 04th September 2014 by Media Relations
Tree Kangaroo joey’s first year weigh inTree Kangaroo joey’s first year weigh in
Tree Kangaroo joey’s first year weigh in
Taronga’s cheeky Tree Kangaroo joey, Nupela, hopped on the scales this week to mark her first 12 months – weighing in at an impressive 3.8 kilograms.
Posted on 03rd September 2014 by Media Relations
Lucky name for Taronga’s Chimpanzee babyLucky name for Taronga’s Chimpanzee baby
Lucky name for Taronga’s Chimpanzee baby
Taronga Zoo’s baby chimpanzee was named ‘Sudi’ today, a Swahili name meaning “success” or “luck”.
Posted on 01st September 2014 by Media Relations
Taronga’s Zoomobile visits ‘Fish for Good’ competition winners Dora Creek Public SchoolTaronga’s Zoomobile visits ‘Fish for Good’ competition winners Dora Creek Public School
Taronga’s Zoomobile visits ‘Fish for Good’ competition winners Dora Creek Public School
Taronga Zoo’s Zoomobile and its animals have taken a trip to Dora Creek Public School for a sustainable seafood celebration as winners of the Fish…
Posted on 29th August 2014 by Media Relations
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Sharing geneticsSharing genetics
Sharing genetics
Behind the scenes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo our Reproductive Biologist, Dr Rebecca Hobbs, is busy collecting sperm samples from wild animals in…
Posted on 29th August 2014 by Media Relations
Giraffe calf growing in confidenceGiraffe calf growing in confidence
Giraffe calf growing in confidence
At just one month old, Nkosi the male Giraffe calf at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is definitely growing in confidence each day.
Posted on 28th August 2014 by Media Relations
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Aussie baby boomAussie baby boom
Aussie baby boom
The Aussie Walkthrough exhibit at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is experiencing a baby boom with lots of little joeys starting to emerge.
Posted on 28th August 2014 by Media Relations
Family TiesFamily Ties
Family Ties
his is 5-year-old Lily and Mr Moo the Giraffe visiting Taronga Zoo for the first time.
Posted on 28th August 2014 by Media Relations
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Little turtles have a long road aheadLittle turtles have a long road ahead
Little turtles have a long road ahead
The Aussie Walkthrough exhibit at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is experiencing a baby boom with lots of little joeys starting to emerge.
Posted on 28th August 2014 by Media Relations