Dr Jon Daly
Joint Conservation Biologist
Our scientists
Taronga's science and conservation team
The scientists of Taronga weave existing knowledge and new data together to capture the state of our environment, foresee threats, test theories and ultimately determine the most effective conservation actions we can take.
Taronga's science and conservation team
The scientists of Taronga weave existing knowledge and new data together to capture the state of our environment, foresee threats, test theories and ultimately determine the most effective conservation actions we can take.
Science in action
From observing individual animals to studying whole species, habitats and ecosystems, Taronga’s scientists and wildlife managers make pioneering discoveries each and every day.
Dr Jo Day
Conservation Biologist
Nicole Dobson
Registry Administrative Assistant
Andrew Elphinstone
Director of Welfare, Conservation & Science
Dr Heather Fenton
Wildlife Pathologist
Claire Ford
Manager of Population Development & Welfare
Jane Hall
Wildlife Health Project Officer
Dr Tahneal Hawke
Joint Conservation Biologist
Margaret Hawkins
Behavioural Biologist Emerita
A/Prof Neil Jordan
Joint Conservation Biologist
Michael McFadden
Wildlife Conservation Officer
Dr Phoebe Meagher
Wildlife Conservation Officer
Dr Justine O’Brien
Manager of Conservation Science
Bronwyn Palmer
Assistant Behavioural Biologist
Dr Ben Pitcher
Behavioural Biologist
Leanne Pridham
Wildlife Conservation Officer
Dr Karrie Rose
Veterinary Pathology Registrar
Rachael Schildkraut
Wildlife Conservation Officer
Michelle Shaw
Manager of Wildlife Nutrition
Wendy Simpson
Natural Capital Specialist
Dr Dave Slip
Research Biologist
Dr Joy Tripovich
Behavioural Biologist
Dr Monique Van Sluys
Manager of Conservation & Recovery Programs
Abbey Whitelock
Research & Conservation Officer
More to explore
Conservation and science programs
Explore Taronga’s conservation and science programs, featuring research, wildlife care and initiatives that support healthy ecosystems and native species.
Animals at Taronga
Explore animals at Taronga. Select Taronga Zoo Sydney or Taronga Western Plains Zoo to discover species, habitats and wildlife across each Zoo.
Taronga Wildlife Hospitals
Taronga’s two Wildlife Hospitals, at Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, are responsible for maintaining the health of close to 1,500 wildlife cases every year.
