Greater One-horned Rhino calf makes public debut
Eight week old Greater One-horned Rhino calf Hari has made his public debut alongside his mother Amala, as the pair explore a large paddock visible…
Posted on 13th December 2021 by Media Relations
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Sustainable new year resolutionsSustainable new year resolutions
Sustainable new year resolutions
2022 is almost upon us, and with the new year comes the promise of a fresh new year’s resolution to fulfil. Instead of half-heartedly committing to…
Posted on 13th December 2021 by Media Relations
Breeding success continues for rare birdBreeding success continues for rare bird
Breeding success continues for rare bird
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Plains-wanderer conservation breeding program has achieved another great breeding result this year with four chicks…
Posted on 06th December 2021 by Media Relations
Have you seen Santa Paw’s list?Have you seen Santa Paw’s list?
Have you seen Santa Paw’s list?
Taronga's Community Conservation Officer, Danielle Fryday, explains how to have a guilt-free Christmas with the aid of certified sustainable…
Posted on 03rd December 2021 by Media Relations
Farewell MutangiFarewell Mutangi
Farewell Mutangi
Zoo Keepers and the wider team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are celebrating the life of Mutangi the Giraffe, the undisputed queen of the zoo, who…
Posted on 03rd December 2021 by Media Relations
New king in townNew king in town
New king in town
Meet Lwazi the African Lion and the newest member of the Lion Pridelands at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Lwazi is a four-year-old male and has come to…
Posted on 28th November 2021 by Media Relations
Ring-tailed Lemur babies thriving at Dubbo ZooRing-tailed Lemur babies thriving at Dubbo Zoo
Ring-tailed Lemur babies thriving at Dubbo Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s eight Ring-tailed Lemur babies are now approximately two months of age and becoming very active as they continue to grow…
Posted on 26th November 2021 by Media Relations
Dubbo Zoo a NSW Tourism Award finalist!Dubbo Zoo a NSW Tourism Award finalist!
Dubbo Zoo a NSW Tourism Award finalist!
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is delighted to be a finalist in two categories in the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards – Major Tourist Attraction and Unique…
Posted on 18th November 2021 by Media Relations
Orphaned puggle at Taronga Wildlife HospitalOrphaned puggle at Taronga Wildlife Hospital
Orphaned puggle at Taronga Wildlife Hospital
A tiny, short-beaked echidna puggle found alone on a property in Weja, NSW, is being hand-raised at Taronga.
Posted on 17th November 2021 by Media Relations
Greater One-horned Rhino calf born in DubboGreater One-horned Rhino calf born in Dubbo
Greater One-horned Rhino calf born in Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is delighted to announce the safe arrival of a male Greater One-horned Rhino calf, born in the early hours of the morning…
Posted on 16th November 2021 by Media Relations
Zoo StatementZoo Statement
Zoo Statement
NSW Health has advised today that a person who is a confirmed case of COVID-19 attended Taronga Western Plains Zoo on Sunday 7 November while…
Posted on 09th November 2021 by Media Relations
Breaking down recycling jargonBreaking down recycling jargon
Breaking down recycling jargon
We all want to be greener and reduce plastic waste - but there sheer volume of 'eco' products out there can be overwhelming and confusing.…
Posted on 08th November 2021 by Media Relations