Giraffes have two short horns, which lie down flat at birth. Males (bulls) grow extra bony lumps on their large heads which they use to fight other bulls. They swing their necks to hit each other. This is called 'necking'.
Taronga’s Elephant Miracle
Taronga are delighted to welcome a new Asian Elephant Calf to the world. After six days of intensive effort by the mother Porntip, keepers and veterinarians feared the worst for our calf when they found none of the five vital signs of life. But on Wednesday morning at 3.27am, against all odds, a male calf was born.
Follow the progress of our newborn elephant calf.
The Taronga Conservation Society Australia inspires Australians and visitors to discover, explore, delight in and protect our natural world. Find out more about our zoos:
Don't palm us off
Sumatran Tigers are losing their habitat through farming and forestry such as unsustainable oil palm plantations. Sign our petition to call for the labelling of palm oil on food products.
Our Wildlife Hospitals Ready for Holiday Patients
The Zoos' veterinarians want everyone to watch out for wildlife while driving this summer.
Seeing double with two giraffe calves born at the Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed the arrival of two Giraffe calves which were born just one month apart.
