Rearing a gentle giant
It has been another busy few weeks in Taronga’s Herpetofauna department, with the acquisition of some very new animals, enrichment feeds to some very…
Posted on 14th April 2014 by Media Relations
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Troy is having a ballTroy is having a ball
Troy is having a ball
Our Californian Sea lion, Troy has been impressing visitors and trainers alike, with his recent progress on the ball balance behaviour.
Posted on 10th April 2014 by Media Relations
Wildlife Witness App and Mr. HobbsWildlife Witness App and Mr. Hobbs
Wildlife Witness App and Mr. Hobbs
Walking past the Sun Bear exhibit and watching the bears rest, climb or forage it’s hard to imagine Mr. Hobbs had a very sad and frightening…
Posted on 09th April 2014 by Media Relations
Black Rhino gets specialised treatment for eye problemBlack Rhino gets specialised treatment for eye problem
Black Rhino gets specialised treatment for eye problem
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's male Black Rhino needed specialised treatment for an eye issue recently.
Posted on 08th April 2014 by Media Relations
Beyonce makes the move to reptilesBeyonce makes the move to reptiles
Beyonce makes the move to reptiles
Our resident red-bellied black snake, Beyonce, has temporarily moved from Backyard to Bush to Taronga’s reptile area for breeding.
Posted on 02nd April 2014 by Media Relations
Melbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calfMelbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calf
Melbourne Zoo celebrates birth of Eastern Bongo calf
Taronga would like to congratulate Melbourne Zoo on the recent birth of a male Eastern Bongo calf.
Posted on 26th April 2013 by Media Relations
Update from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, TracyUpdate from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, Tracy
Update from Taronga Giraffe Keeper, Tracy
Over the last 24 hours, I’ve had lots of calls from people who have seen a news segment featuring me being bumped on the head by one of our Giraffes…
Posted on 22nd April 2013 by Media Relations
Taronga & NSW Fire and Rescue Reach New HeightsTaronga & NSW Fire and Rescue Reach New Heights
Taronga & NSW Fire and Rescue Reach New Heights
Afraid of heights? Thankfully the staff involved in a drill to rescue people from the Sky Safari love a high altitude work place. Check out the blog…
Posted on 12th April 2013 by Media Relations
Koala in care following rescueKoala in care following rescue
Koala in care following rescue
The Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital has been caring for a Koala since early February after it survived the deadly bushfires around…
Posted on 10th April 2013 by Media Relations
Zoo animals enjoy Easter treatsZoo animals enjoy Easter treats
Zoo animals enjoy Easter treats
It was treats all round for the animals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Easter, with keepers providing special egg-shaped piñatas for the animals…
Posted on 10th April 2013 by Media Relations
New arrivals for the Eland herdNew arrivals for the Eland herd
New arrivals for the Eland herd
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the arrival of four Eland calves over the past month. The calves have been born to a mixture…
Posted on 10th April 2013 by Media Relations
Healthy Herd of Barbary SheepHealthy Herd of Barbary Sheep
Healthy Herd of Barbary Sheep
Taronga’s amazing Barbary Sheep herd of 18 have all completed their annual health checks.
Posted on 08th April 2013 by Media Relations