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Spotted-tailed Quoll returns to Blue MountainsSpotted-tailed Quoll returns to Blue Mountains
Spotted-tailed Quoll returns to Blue Mountains

#Sydney Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Spotted-tailed Quoll returns to Blue Mountains

On World Endangered Species Day, Taronga Zoo Sydney are sharing the quoll-ity news that a young, male Spotted-tailed Quoll has been successfully…

Posted on 16th May 2025 by Media Relations

Dubbo Zoo welcomes Cheetah cubDubbo Zoo welcomes Cheetah cub
Dubbo Zoo welcomes Cheetah cub

#Dubbo Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Dubbo Zoo welcomes Cheetah cub

We’re thrilled to introduce a female Cheetah cub, who was born prematurely to mother Siri, via an emergency caesarean on 22 February 2025 at Taronga…

Posted on 14th May 2025 by Media Relations

Koala joey with a grave prognosis now thrivingKoala joey with a grave prognosis now thriving
Koala joey with a grave prognosis now thriving

#Dubbo Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Koala joey with a grave prognosis now thriving

A Koala joey with a grave prognosis is now thriving after receiving life-saving care at the Taronga Wildlife Hospital at Taronga Western Plains Zoo,…

Posted on 06th May 2025 by Media Relations

Lion cubs thriving at Dubbo ZooLion cubs thriving at Dubbo Zoo
Lion cubs thriving at Dubbo Zoo

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Lion cubs thriving at Dubbo Zoo

A trio of Lion cubs is thriving behind the scenes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo NSW. Lioness Marion gave birth to the three cubs on Friday…

Posted on 07th April 2025 by Media Relations

Bilbies abound at Dubbo ZooBilbies abound at Dubbo Zoo
Bilbies abound at Dubbo Zoo

#Animals, #Dubbo Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Bilbies abound at Dubbo Zoo

Greater Bilbies are thriving at Taronga Western Plains Zoo on Wiradjuri Country, with 32 individuals receiving comprehensive health checks just ahead…

Posted on 07th April 2025 by Media Relations

Keepers raise Giraffe calf at Dubbo ZooKeepers raise Giraffe calf at Dubbo Zoo
Keepers raise Giraffe calf at Dubbo Zoo

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Keepers raise Giraffe calf at Dubbo Zoo

A Giraffe calf is thriving behind the scenes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, despite being rejected by his mother shortly after birth.

Posted on 07th April 2025 by Media Relations

Seas the day - Endangered Australian Sea lion born at Taronga ZooSeas the day - Endangered Australian Sea lion born at Taronga Zoo
Seas the day - Endangered Australian Sea lion born at Taronga Zoo

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Seas the day - Endangered Australian Sea lion born at Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo Sydney gets the seal of approval this International Seal Day with the recent birth of an endangered female Australian sea lion pup.…

Posted on 27th March 2025 by Media Relations

Taronga Zoo Sydney ele-brate Asian Elephants in traditional Thai CeremonyTaronga Zoo Sydney ele-brate Asian Elephants in traditional Thai Ceremony
Taronga Zoo Sydney ele-brate Asian Elephants in traditional Thai Ceremony

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga Zoo Sydney ele-brate Asian Elephants in traditional Thai Ceremony

Taronga Zoo Sydney’s Asian Elephants, Pak Boon and Tang Mo, received a traditional blessing and ritual ceremony today, ahead of their upcoming move…

Posted on 13th March 2025 by Media Relations

PLATYPUS RESCUE HQ TURNS 1PLATYPUS RESCUE HQ TURNS 1
PLATYPUS RESCUE HQ TURNS 1

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

PLATYPUS RESCUE HQ TURNS 1

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating one year since the world's largest purpose-built platypus conservation centre opened on Dundullimal…

Posted on 18th February 2025 by Media Relations

A Green Sea Turtle and Little Penguin's Journey to RecoveryA Green Sea Turtle and Little Penguin's Journey to Recovery
A Green Sea Turtle and Little Penguin's Journey to Recovery

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

A Green Sea Turtle and Little Penguin's Journey to Recovery

Over Summer, the Taronga Wildlife Hospital team have been busy caring for wildlife. As the weather warms up and people are more likely to be out…

Posted on 18th February 2025 by Media Relations

Chuditch run wild in Sturt National ParkChuditch run wild in Sturt National Park
Chuditch run wild in Sturt National Park

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Chuditch run wild in Sturt National Park

Also known as Western Quoll, the Chuditch is one of four species of quoll in Australia and was once found across 70% of mainland Australia, but has…

Posted on 31st January 2025 by Media Relations

Date set to pack TrunksDate set to pack Trunks
Date set to pack Trunks

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Date set to pack Trunks

The end of the Asian Elephant era at Taronga Zoo Sydney is a foot, with Taronga announcing the mammoth move of Asian Elephants Tang Mo and Pak Boon…

Posted on 13th January 2025 by Media Relations