Taronga Welcomes Three Tiger Cubs
Three Sumatran Tiger cubs have been born at Taronga Zoo, providing a valuable boost to this critically endangered species with as few as 400 left in…
Posted on 24th October 2011 by Media Relations
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Seba's All Grown UpSeba's All Grown Up
Seba's All Grown Up
It's hard to believe that Taronga’s young Red Panada Seba will have his first birthday on the 6th December!
Posted on 24th October 2011 by Media Relations
Parrot Training 101: Right Round like a RecordParrot Training 101: Right Round like a Record
Parrot Training 101: Right Round like a Record
Training a parrot can be a lot of fun, and not all that difficult if you know a little about bird behaviour.
Posted on 12th October 2011 by Media Relations
Chimpanzee IntelligenceChimpanzee Intelligence
Chimpanzee Intelligence
Everyday the chimps surprise us with just how intelligent they are which can make them quite challenging to manage as they continually try to…
Posted on 05th October 2011 by Media Relations
When it rains …When it rains …
When it rains …
Rainy days are a little different for us at the Bird Show, because it means our shows might be cancelled.
Posted on 04th October 2011 by Media Relations
Lulu climbs to the topLulu climbs to the top
Lulu climbs to the top
Taronga’s Chimpanzees have begun the process of acclimatising themselves to their newly renovated sanctuary.
Posted on 29th September 2011 by Media Relations
Platypus Mural takes pride of place in the ZooPlatypus Mural takes pride of place in the Zoo
Platypus Mural takes pride of place in the Zoo
A stunning new Bilaburang (‘platypus’ in the Wiradjuri language) Mural now is a feature of the Australian wildlife section at Taronga Western Plains…
Posted on 23rd September 2011 by Media Relations
Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!
Zoo Grooves….it’s on again!
Zoo Grooves is happening again on Saturday 1 October and it’s approaching fast!
Posted on 16th September 2011 by Media Relations
International Vultures Awareness DayInternational Vultures Awareness Day
International Vultures Awareness Day
People often look at me a bit oddly when I say that I love vultures but I don’t see what’s not to love! Saturday September 3 is International Vulture…
Posted on 31st August 2011 by Media Relations
Taronga Helps Return Turtle To The DeepTaronga Helps Return Turtle To The Deep
Taronga Helps Return Turtle To The Deep
A lucky juvenile Green Turtle splashed back into the ocean at Port Stephens this week after lifesaving care at Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital.
Posted on 25th August 2011 by Media Relations
School kids converge on the Zoo for Project PlatypusSchool kids converge on the Zoo for Project Platypus
School kids converge on the Zoo for Project Platypus
Approximately 195 students from eight schools in the Dubbo region converged on Taronga Western Plains Zoo yesterday to participate in the second…
Posted on 25th August 2011 by Media Relations