Acting locally for global impact

A seed takes hold. A hollow becomes home. A species returns. This is how change begins.

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity and it calls on all of us to act locally for global impact. At Taronga, this idea is being brought to life through a bold new chapter.

Alongside our conservation led Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, we’ve established Sanctuary One as our third wild site. Spanning 3,050-hectares on the North West Slopes of NSW, this new site underpins the Habitat Positive program and is dedicated to restoring critically endangered Box-gum Woodlands at scale. It is a place where landscapes can be regenerated, native species can recover, and conservation can be reimagined for the future.

Our Habitat Positive commitment is about more than protecting what remains. It is about actively giving back to nature, creating habitat for up to 36 threatened Australian species and ensuring ecosystems are stronger and more resilient for generations to come. 

From supporting community and science-led conservation to restoring critical habitats, every action contributes to something bigger. It contributes to global efforts to reverse biodiversity loss and creates a shared future where people and wildlife thrive together.

The story of biodiversity is not separate from us. It is our story too. And it is still being written. This pilot site marks the beginning of scalable restoration, with an ambitious vision to restore two million hectares by 2050 in collaboration with partners in the industry. 

Seed funding of $16 million from NSW Government, together with investment from Taronga’s inaugural partner Sydney Airport marks an important first step. Together, through care, connection and action, we can ensure it is a global story of hope.