Four tiny Eye-lash Vipers
Keepers over at Reptile World have welcomed four tiny Eyelash Vipers which are being cared for behind the scenes.
Posted on 21st May 2012 by Media Relations
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‘Snuggie’ Time?‘Snuggie’ Time?
‘Snuggie’ Time?
Winter is steadily imposing itself on Sydney and the temperatures are dropping. Some of us may crank up the heat, whilst others may don a ‘snuggie’,…
Posted on 14th May 2012 by Media Relations
Zoological Hidden TreasureZoological Hidden Treasure
Zoological Hidden Treasure
Today I was unbelievably lucky to see the equivalent of zoological hidden treasure here at Taronga Zoo.
Posted on 10th May 2012 by Media Relations
Little Penguins Return to the WildLittle Penguins Return to the Wild
Little Penguins Return to the Wild
A Little Penguin which nearly suffocated due to a fishing net was rehabilitated by Taronga Wildlife Hospital and released back into the wild!
Posted on 07th May 2012 by Media Relations
Time for BreakfastTime for Breakfast
Time for Breakfast
Breakfast time at the Giraffe exhibit at Taronga Western Plains Zoo is busy with 10 Giraffes all vying for the best position at the food box when the…
Posted on 01st May 2012 by Media Relations
Zoo celebrates Wild Mother’s DayZoo celebrates Wild Mother’s Day
Zoo celebrates Wild Mother’s Day
One of the Zoo’s most recent mothers, Lilli Pilli the Koala is celebrating Mother’s Day for the first time.
Posted on 26th April 2012 by Media Relations
Protecting Platypus in the Macquarie RiverProtecting Platypus in the Macquarie River
Protecting Platypus in the Macquarie River
The Zoo’s Project Platypus community conservation education program will start its second year with a field day for primary school students in May…
Posted on 26th April 2012 by Media Relations
Galapagos Tortoise night house gets a makeoverGalapagos Tortoise night house gets a makeover
Galapagos Tortoise night house gets a makeover
The Galapagos Tortoise at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are enjoying new surroundings in their night house after it underwent a major transformation…
Posted on 26th April 2012 by Media Relations
Siamangs celebrate Easter at the ZooSiamangs celebrate Easter at the Zoo
Siamangs celebrate Easter at the Zoo
The Zoo’s Siamang Ape pair, Puteri and Saudara, have enjoyed some special Easter treats at the Zoo today.
Posted on 05th April 2012 by Media Relations
Kibali our new Blackback Gorilla Settles InKibali our new Blackback Gorilla Settles In
Kibali our new Blackback Gorilla Settles In
There's a new kid on the block, well a new blackback gorilla. Kibali is 11years old and came from a zoo in France with his carer Jean Pascal on…
Posted on 05th April 2012 by Media Relations
Slammer’s Easter SurpriseSlammer’s Easter Surprise
Slammer’s Easter Surprise
You may be familiar with the phrase “a hard nut to crack”, but what about an egg?! There is one bird that specialises in just this, the Black-…
Posted on 02nd April 2012 by Media Relations
One hour of darkness speak volumes for our earthOne hour of darkness speak volumes for our earth
One hour of darkness speak volumes for our earth
I received an email today from the Earth Hour team asking me what inspires me to protect the planet, and it got me thinking… I think this year Earth…
Posted on 28th March 2012 by Media Relations