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.

Black Rhino calf named Kufara!
 

The Przewalski Horse is also known as the ‘Takhi’, a word meaning spiritual in Mongolian.

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Our Animals

Our animals are usually most active in the mornings, during keeper activities and at feeding times.

Daily Presentations

9:25 amMeerkat Feed
9:45 amBlack Rhino Talk
11:30 pmHippo Talk and Feed
12:10 pmAfrican Elephant Talk
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