Przewalski's Horse foal welcomed at the Zoo
With the rain came a new arrival, a Przewalski’s Horse foal born on Wednesday, 01 December. Whilst officially this was the first day of summer, the…
Posted on 13th December 2010 by Media Relations
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Zoo open and accessible by roadZoo open and accessible by road
Zoo open and accessible by road
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is open for business as usual despite heavy rain and flooding in the region.
Posted on 10th December 2010 by Media Relations
It's not the seals, it's the sealIt's not the seals, it's the seal
It's not the seals, it's the seal
Keepers and animals in the Great Southern Oceans exhibit have recently been in a research program to better understand the hearing range and…
Posted on 03rd December 2010 by Media Relations
Out for the vole night!Out for the vole night!
Out for the vole night!
The wind was amazing! It was a little gusty, but not overly strong; perfect weather to take the Harris Hawks out for a flight in the meadow.…
Posted on 01st December 2010 by Media Relations
Five, Six, Seven Northern Quoll Joeys EmergeFive, Six, Seven Northern Quoll Joeys Emerge
Five, Six, Seven Northern Quoll Joeys Emerge
They’re fast, it’s dark and now keepers have finally counted seven!
Posted on 29th November 2010 by Media Relations
Breakfast is Playtime for Taronga Elephant CalvesBreakfast is Playtime for Taronga Elephant Calves
Breakfast is Playtime for Taronga Elephant Calves
Play was in full swing this morning at the Zoo’s elephant exhibit.
Posted on 26th November 2010 by Media Relations
Meet RipleyMeet Ripley
Meet Ripley
Ripley the owl has been part of the Bird Show crew for just over a year now. It doesn't seem that long ago that she was covered in white fluffy…
Posted on 26th November 2010 by Media Relations
Tigers Win at ZoofariTigers Win at Zoofari
Tigers Win at Zoofari
The Taronga Foundation raised over $340,000 for tigers last Friday at the annual Zoofari fundraiser in a spectacular Marquee at Taronga Zoo…
Posted on 24th November 2010 by Media Relations
Bold baby Bison born at the ZooBold baby Bison born at the Zoo
Bold baby Bison born at the Zoo
On Sunday 7 November, keepers arrived at work to find a small surprise on the Bison exhibit, a new-born male calf.
Posted on 24th November 2010 by Media Relations
Zoo officially opens new Savannah Visitor PlazaZoo officially opens new Savannah Visitor Plaza
Zoo officially opens new Savannah Visitor Plaza
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Savannah Visitor Plaza officially opens.
Posted on 19th November 2010 by Media Relations
Don’t Miss the Elephant DocumentaryDon’t Miss the Elephant Documentary
Don’t Miss the Elephant Documentary
Tune in to the special TV event on Australia's biggest babies. Ch 7, 7:30pm Wed 24th Nov.
Posted on 19th November 2010 by Media Relations
Go wild at the Zoo’s Wild Day Out!Go wild at the Zoo’s Wild Day Out!
Go wild at the Zoo’s Wild Day Out!
Taronga Western Plains Zoo invites everyone to celebrate the opening of the Zoo’s new open access Visitor Plaza at a FREE Wild Day Out community…
Posted on 16th November 2010 by Media Relations