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Taronga opens its doors after hours for sick and disadvantaged childrenTaronga opens its doors after hours for sick and disadvantaged children
Taronga opens its doors after hours for sick and disadvantaged children
Taronga opens its doors after hours for sick and disadvantaged children

Dreamnight at Taronga Zoo is now in it's 15th consecutive year and is a highlight of our event calendar

Posted on 22nd December 2023 by Media Relations

Rescued turtle pooed plastic for six daysRescued turtle pooed plastic for six days
Rescued turtle pooed plastic for six days
Rescued turtle pooed plastic for six days

Tama the Green Sea Turtle, who was first admitted in July 2022 as a hatchling weighing 127g, has been released back into the wild following intensive…

Posted on 20th December 2023 by Media Relations

Wildlife Hospital turns 1!Wildlife Hospital turns 1!
Wildlife Hospital turns 1!
Wildlife Hospital turns 1!

It’s been 12 months since the Taronga Wildlife Hospital officially opened here at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Posted on 13th December 2023 by Media Relations

Rare bird now on displayRare bird now on display
Rare bird now on display

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Rare bird now on display

Eight male Regent Honeyeaters, bred right here in Dubbo and at Taronga Zoo Sydney through Taronga’s conservation breeding program, were recently…

Posted on 13th December 2023 by Media Relations

Things to do this summer in SydneyThings to do this summer in Sydney
Things to do this summer in Sydney

#Events, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Things to do this summer in Sydney

This summer Taronga Zoo has plenty of things to do, including Christmas-themed activities, New Year's celebrations and live music and…

Posted on 22nd November 2023 by Media Relations

Taronga celebrates new season of Who's Who in the ZooTaronga celebrates new season of Who's Who in the Zoo
Taronga celebrates new season of Who's Who in the Zoo
Taronga celebrates new season of Who's Who in the Zoo

This award winning series highlights the incredible work of zoo keepers, vets and scientists and showcases behind-the-scenes views of how the zoo…

Posted on 21st November 2023 by Media Relations

World Gibbon DayWorld Gibbon Day
World Gibbon Day

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

World Gibbon Day

White-handed Gibbons Jantan and Bacan were recently relocated to the former Siamang Islands in the heart of the Zoo, where a purpose-built gibbon…

Posted on 20th November 2023 by Media Relations

Turtle's life-saving treatmentTurtle's life-saving treatment
Turtle's life-saving treatment

#Animals

Turtle's life-saving treatment

An Eastern Long-necked Turtle has been returned to the wild near Narromine after receiving life-saving treatment at the Wildlife Hospital at Taronga…

Posted on 17th November 2023 by Media Relations

Long journey home for endangered chuditchLong journey home for endangered chuditch
Long journey home for endangered chuditch

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Long journey home for endangered chuditch

Taronga’s quest to restore the endangered Chuditch to its former range has reached another milestone with 11 individuals released to Australian…

Posted on 15th November 2023 by Media Relations

Trio of Lion Cubs born in DubboTrio of Lion Cubs born in Dubbo
Trio of Lion Cubs born in Dubbo

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Trio of Lion Cubs born in Dubbo

Lion keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo received the best gift for International Zookeeper Day, with a trio of lion cubs born late in the evening…

Posted on 15th November 2023 by Media Relations