Bird Show Welcomes 'Mini' Raptor
Size matters? I think not. Check out Pez, our male Australian Hobby. The Australian Hobby is one of this country’s smallest raptors, second only to…
Posted on 26th April 2011 by Media Relations
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Zoo Vet lends a hand in SumatraZoo Vet lends a hand in Sumatra
Zoo Vet lends a hand in Sumatra
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Veterinarian, Benn Bryant recently visited the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park, Sumatra to provide…
Posted on 21st April 2011 by Media Relations
Project Penguin Blog: Manly Village Public SchoolProject Penguin Blog: Manly Village Public School
Project Penguin Blog: Manly Village Public School
We learnt that in 2009, ten Little Penguins were killed by a dog then seven more were killed last year. This is bad because we found out that there…
Posted on 20th April 2011 by Media Relations
Zoo welcomes Ring-tailed LemursZoo welcomes Ring-tailed Lemurs
Zoo welcomes Ring-tailed Lemurs
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has received a special delivery from a Zoo in Hong Kong in the form of two groups of Ring-tailed Lemurs.
Posted on 20th April 2011 by Media Relations
Giraffe calf born at the ZooGiraffe calf born at the Zoo
Giraffe calf born at the Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a female Giraffe calf born in the night quarters on the morning of Monday 4 April 2011.
Posted on 20th April 2011 by Media Relations
Taronga release rehabiliated Little Penguins at Long ReefTaronga release rehabiliated Little Penguins at Long Reef
Taronga release rehabiliated Little Penguins at Long Reef
Taronga Wildlife Hospital staff today returned eight healthy Little Penguins to the ocean at Long Reef.
Posted on 13th April 2011 by Media Relations
What a Birthday!What a Birthday!
What a Birthday!
On Saturday 9 April, the Zoo held a celebration of mammoth proportions for Cuddles the African Elephant’s 40th birthday.
Posted on 13th April 2011 by Media Relations
Taronga’s Honking BandicootsTaronga’s Honking Bandicoots
Taronga’s Honking Bandicoots
Imagine going to the front door to get your morning paper and finding a baby bandicoot on your front lawn! This is how Basil the long-nosed bandicoot…
Posted on 12th April 2011 by Media Relations
Taronga Welcomes Fiery Red Panda CubTaronga Welcomes Fiery Red Panda Cub
Taronga Welcomes Fiery Red Panda Cub
Taronga Zoo is celebrating the birth of a male Red Panda cub, the 45th of the vulnerable species to be born at the Zoo since 1977.
Posted on 08th April 2011 by Media Relations
Sunbear gets Its Teeth CleanedSunbear gets Its Teeth Cleaned
Sunbear gets Its Teeth Cleaned
Today Taronga’s two Sunbears, ‘Victoria’ and ‘Mr. Hobbs’, helped get their teeth cleaned.
Posted on 06th April 2011 by Media Relations
Sule Gets PlayfulSule Gets Playful
Sule Gets Playful
The youngest of Taronga’s chimpanzees, Sule has a special spot for for all of the keepers that look after him.
Posted on 04th April 2011 by Media Relations
Meet Billa the Swamp WallabyMeet Billa the Swamp Wallaby
Meet Billa the Swamp Wallaby
For the first time, Taronga Zoo has been able to record the remarkable development of a Swamp Wallaby joey from just two weeks of age. About six and…
Posted on 30th March 2011 by Media Relations