The Przewalski Horse is also known as the ‘Takhi’, a word meaning spiritual in Mongolian.
Black Rhino calf named Kufara!
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Black Rhino calf has been named Kufara meaning happiness in the African Shona language following a naming competition on Channel Seven's Sunrise.
Plan Your Visit
Taronga Western Plains is more than a zoo it’s an African safari. Start planning your adventure today.
Our Animals
Our animals are usually most active in the mornings, during keeper activities and at feeding times.
Daily Presentations
| 9:25 am | Meerkat Feed |
| 9:45 am | Black Rhino Talk |
| 11:30 pm | Hippo Talk and Feed |
| 12:10 pm | African Elephant Talk |
