Happy Birthday to Zoo!
We’re celebrating our 35th birthday! That’s 35 years of memories at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Posted on 27th February 2012 by Media Relations
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House WarmingHouse Warming
House Warming
After eight weeks settling in to their new home, our four Tasmanian devil joeys are becoming bolder. The three males and the little female have been…
Posted on 27th February 2012 by Media Relations
Computer dating and matchmaking!Computer dating and matchmaking!
Computer dating and matchmaking!
With the boom of online social networking sites, odds are you know a dating couple who met online. But did you know that zoos have a network too for…
Posted on 27th February 2012 by Media Relations
Gorillas get posted for our mobile phone campaignGorillas get posted for our mobile phone campaign
Gorillas get posted for our mobile phone campaign
Western Lowland Gorillas are critically endangered, with wild gorilla numbers down by 80%.
Posted on 17th February 2012 by Media Relations
Ronnie now a star of the Seal ShowRonnie now a star of the Seal Show
Ronnie now a star of the Seal Show
If you’re planning to come and watch the Ausgrid Seal Show any time soon, there’s one little seal that’s sure to impress. While this particular seal…
Posted on 09th February 2012 by Media Relations
Flying Komodos Flew the Taronga FlagFlying Komodos Flew the Taronga Flag
Flying Komodos Flew the Taronga Flag
Bleary-eyed at 6:30am on a Sunday morning, the Flying Komodos began to build their force on the water’s edge of Darling Harbour in what was going to…
Posted on 08th February 2012 by Media Relations
Endangered Tree Kangaroos get a brand new homeEndangered Tree Kangaroos get a brand new home
Endangered Tree Kangaroos get a brand new home
Moving house can be a busy time for even the most organised of people, so when it came time for our Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroos to move into…
Posted on 01st February 2012 by Media Relations
Everybody’s Shuffling!Everybody’s Shuffling!
Everybody’s Shuffling!
Our young condor chick has begun to be more mobile these days. In preparation for her big move from her condor crèche to aviary life, she has been…
Posted on 30th January 2012 by Media Relations
Cool treats for the animalsCool treats for the animals
Cool treats for the animals
Following that crazy storms over the weekend, the weather has now started to warm up again with the sun out and temperatures over 30 degrees.
Posted on 18th January 2012 by Media Relations
Milestone for Zoo just around the cornerMilestone for Zoo just around the corner
Milestone for Zoo just around the corner
This year Taronga Western Plains Zoo will celebrate 35th years of caring for wildlife on Tuesday 28 February 2012.
Posted on 17th January 2012 by Media Relations
Anton's "Paws" Campaign for KoalasAnton's "Paws" Campaign for Koalas
Anton's "Paws" Campaign for Koalas
Local student, Anton Nankivill recently visited the Zoo to present a cheque to the Taronga Foundation following his school’s amazing efforts to raise…
Posted on 16th January 2012 by Media Relations
Sumatran Tiger Cubs Growing FastSumatran Tiger Cubs Growing Fast
Sumatran Tiger Cubs Growing Fast
Taronga’s precious male Sumatran Tiger cubs have cracked the 20 kilogram mark. The female, Kartika is just trailing her brothers at a robust 18…
Posted on 12th January 2012 by Media Relations