Project Platypus
The Zoo’s Project Platypus is going from strength to strength! The five schools involved in the first round are already well and truly under way…
Posted on 25th July 2011 by Media Relations
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Heading overseas on a Churchill FellowshipHeading overseas on a Churchill Fellowship
Heading overseas on a Churchill Fellowship
Having recently being awarded a 2011 Churchill Fellowship to visit other wildlife organisations and Zoos around the world.
Posted on 25th July 2011 by Media Relations
Australian Wildlife Keepers Welcome Glossy Black Cockatoo ChickAustralian Wildlife Keepers Welcome Glossy Black Cockatoo Chick
Australian Wildlife Keepers Welcome Glossy Black Cockatoo Chick
Our Australian wildlife keepers have proudly announced a very special new arrival, a Glossy Black Cockatoo chick.
Posted on 20th July 2011 by Media Relations
There’s Something About MaryThere’s Something About Mary
There’s Something About Mary
The primate keepers will tell you, there’s something about Mary the Mueller’s Gibbon. She is undisputedly the Queen of Taronga Zoo, and at the ripe…
Posted on 20th July 2011 by Media Relations
Red-tails: Up, up and away, way!Red-tails: Up, up and away, way!
Red-tails: Up, up and away, way!
Last Friday was an interesting day for the Bird Show crew.
Posted on 14th July 2011 by Media Relations
Zoo finalist in NSW Inland Tourism AwardsZoo finalist in NSW Inland Tourism Awards
Zoo finalist in NSW Inland Tourism Awards
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has been nominated as a finalist in two categories at the 2011 NSW Inland Tourism Awards.
Posted on 12th July 2011 by Media Relations
Meerkat Meal TimeMeerkat Meal Time
Meerkat Meal Time
Meerkats love peanuts and mealworms. Even with strong winds whistling across their sandy exhibit, the little desert-dwellers, rushed out on…
Posted on 08th July 2011 by Media Relations
Luk Chai Celebrates Second Birthday MilestoneLuk Chai Celebrates Second Birthday Milestone
Luk Chai Celebrates Second Birthday Milestone
It is hard to believe that already two years has passed since Australia’s first elephant calf was born. Today, the 4th of July is Luk Chai’s 2nd…
Posted on 04th July 2011 by Media Relations
Artist gets creative in the ZooArtist gets creative in the Zoo
Artist gets creative in the Zoo
Artist and teacher Michael Herron visited Taronga Western Plains Zoo as part of the Taronga Foundation’s Artist in Residence program.
Posted on 01st July 2011 by Media Relations
Help make a difference for wild Sumatran TigersHelp make a difference for wild Sumatran Tigers
Help make a difference for wild Sumatran Tigers
If wild populations of Sumatran Tigers didn’t already face enough threats, new road construction may be another risk.
Posted on 30th June 2011 by Media Relations
Puzzle timePuzzle time
Puzzle time
Our four Oriental Small-clawed otters not only like to be kept busy, but they like to have fun too! Our family of otters consists of Dad “Arnie”,…
Posted on 27th June 2011 by Media Relations
Manly West Project Penguin BlogManly West Project Penguin Blog
Manly West Project Penguin Blog
The 3rd project day was an amazing day, we added the final touches to our project (we think it looks awesome)
Posted on 27th June 2011 by Media Relations