Helping hand for injured Echidna
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital has been caring for a sub-adult Echidna for the past six weeks that was found in an abandoned mine…
Posted on 23rd April 2017 by Media Relations
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Refurbished Tiger exhibit reopensRefurbished Tiger exhibit reopens
Refurbished Tiger exhibit reopens
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has spent a large part of the past year refurbishing one of the Sumatran Tiger exhibits which has now been re-opened for…
Posted on 21st April 2017 by Media Relations
Interview with Andrew ElphinstoneInterview with Andrew Elphinstone
Interview with Andrew Elphinstone
Manager Conservation and Recovery Programs Wildlife, Conservation and Science
Posted on 13th April 2017 by Media Relations
Zoo expecting second Asian Elephant calfZoo expecting second Asian Elephant calf
Zoo expecting second Asian Elephant calf
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is excited to announce that Asian Elephant Porntip is pregnant and expecting her second calf in July 2018.
Posted on 09th April 2017 by Media Relations
Cheetah cubs make debut in DubboCheetah cubs make debut in Dubbo
Cheetah cubs make debut in Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s three Cheetah cubs along with their mother Kyan will make their media debut today on exhibit.
Posted on 07th April 2017 by Media Relations
New homes for native wildlifeNew homes for native wildlife
New homes for native wildlife
The Taronga Western Plains Zoo team has been busy installing nest boxes around the Zoo over the past week to provide areas for mammals and birds to…
Posted on 04th April 2017 by Media Relations
Baby echidna finds a new mum at TarongaBaby echidna finds a new mum at Taronga
Baby echidna finds a new mum at Taronga
A baby echidna is making a remarkable recovery at Taronga Zoo, after being attacked by chickens in a family’s backyard.
Posted on 29th April 2016 by Media Relations
DOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOODOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO
DOUBLE RHINO MILESTONES AT TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO
Rhinos reach significant milestones at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Posted on 20th April 2016 by Media Relations
Unexpected birth surprises Taronga keepersUnexpected birth surprises Taronga keepers
Unexpected birth surprises Taronga keepers
Surprised keepers at Taronga Zoo are celebrating the unexpected birth of an endangered Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby – more than a year after its father…
Posted on 14th April 2016 by Media Relations
Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017
Taronga expects elephant calf in 2017
Environment Minister Mark Speakman today marked the Thai New Year by announcing the pregnancy of Taronga Zoo’s Thai elephant, Pak Boon.
Posted on 13th April 2016 by Media Relations
Bongo Bachelor PadBongo Bachelor Pad
Bongo Bachelor Pad
Recently keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo welcomed Tambo, a one year old male Bongo, to Dubbo from Taronga Zoo, Sydney. Tambo has come to Dubbo…
Posted on 28th April 2015 by Media Relations
Western Plains Zoo sees a changing of the guardWestern Plains Zoo sees a changing of the guard
Western Plains Zoo sees a changing of the guard
Keepers are seeing a changing of the guard within the Meerkat group at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, as the 11 year old dominant female Umi starts to…
Posted on 27th April 2015 by Media Relations