For all the romantics
On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14 February 2012, the Zoo will be hosting a unique dining experience that is sure to be a night to remember for you and…
Posted on 10th January 2012 by Media Relations
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Our Special ‘K’, the Reclusive Regent HoneyeaterOur Special ‘K’, the Reclusive Regent Honeyeater
Our Special ‘K’, the Reclusive Regent Honeyeater
If you were to chat to our bird keepers about breeding and caring for Regent Honeyeaters, there’s one character they often refer to, which has, shall…
Posted on 09th January 2012 by Media Relations
Brazilian Tapir Welcomes SummerBrazilian Tapir Welcomes Summer
Brazilian Tapir Welcomes Summer
With the mercury hovering around the 30 degree mark, our Brazilian Tapir, ‘Tiquie’ got a cooling hose-down from her keeper.
Posted on 04th January 2012 by Media Relations
Otters love to nestOtters love to nest
Otters love to nest
When most people think of nests, they think of birds. Do you know that otters make nests every day?
Posted on 03rd January 2012 by Media Relations
A 100 kilogram Green Turtle Returns to the WildA 100 kilogram Green Turtle Returns to the Wild
A 100 kilogram Green Turtle Returns to the Wild
A whopping 100 kilogram Green Turtle had a fantastic end to the year, making a full recovery at Taronga Wildlife Hospital and splashing back into the…
Posted on 29th December 2011 by Media Relations
Tightrope Act!Tightrope Act!
Tightrope Act!
When most people think of the Bird Show, it is naturally birds that spring to mind, however the team is currently experimenting with something…
Posted on 28th December 2011 by Media Relations
Gorilla Group Celebrates ChristmasGorilla Group Celebrates Christmas
Gorilla Group Celebrates Christmas
This has been an exciting week for our gorilla group as they were treated to some Christmas enrichment.
Posted on 23rd December 2011 by Media Relations
Orphaned Joey Receives the Gift of LifeOrphaned Joey Receives the Gift of Life
Orphaned Joey Receives the Gift of Life
This year, Christmas has brought with it a bittersweet gift for Taronga Keeper Megan Flowers, who has been hand-raising an orphaned Red Kangaroo joey…
Posted on 23rd December 2011 by Media Relations
Wildlife Hospital Open DayWildlife Hospital Open Day
Wildlife Hospital Open Day
Taronga Western Plains Zoo will be holding an open day at the Wildlife Hospital on Wednesday 22 February 2012 where visitors can take a tour of the…
Posted on 19th December 2011 by Media Relations
Condor HatchlingCondor Hatchling
Condor Hatchling
Taronga’s Bird Keepers are celebrating the hatching of a very precious Andean Condor chick. The parents Connie and Bruce are the only breeding pair…
Posted on 19th December 2011 by Media Relations
Baby Agouti's Big AdventureBaby Agouti's Big Adventure
Baby Agouti's Big Adventure
Taronga’s newest arrival explores the outside world for the very first time.
Posted on 15th December 2011 by Media Relations
A little of the Great Barrier Reef in DubboA little of the Great Barrier Reef in Dubbo
A little of the Great Barrier Reef in Dubbo
As I stood in the laboratory at Taronga Western Plains Zoo it was funny to think that we are standing here looking at the Great Barrier Reef
Posted on 28th November 2011 by Media Relations