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PLATYPUS RESCUE HQ TURNS 1PLATYPUS RESCUE HQ TURNS 1
PLATYPUS RESCUE HQ TURNS 1

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

PLATYPUS RESCUE HQ TURNS 1

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating one year since the world's largest purpose-built platypus conservation centre opened on Dundullimal…

Posted on 18th February 2025 by Media Relations

A Green Sea Turtle and Little Penguin's Journey to RecoveryA Green Sea Turtle and Little Penguin's Journey to Recovery
A Green Sea Turtle and Little Penguin's Journey to Recovery

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

A Green Sea Turtle and Little Penguin's Journey to Recovery

Over Summer, the Taronga Wildlife Hospital team have been busy caring for wildlife. As the weather warms up and people are more likely to be out…

Posted on 18th February 2025 by Media Relations

Chuditch run wild in Sturt National ParkChuditch run wild in Sturt National Park
Chuditch run wild in Sturt National Park

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Chuditch run wild in Sturt National Park

Also known as Western Quoll, the Chuditch is one of four species of quoll in Australia and was once found across 70% of mainland Australia, but has…

Posted on 31st January 2025 by Media Relations

Date set to pack TrunksDate set to pack Trunks
Date set to pack Trunks

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Date set to pack Trunks

The end of the Asian Elephant era at Taronga Zoo Sydney is a foot, with Taronga announcing the mammoth move of Asian Elephants Tang Mo and Pak Boon…

Posted on 13th January 2025 by Media Relations

Taronga Animals at Christmas TimeTaronga Animals at Christmas Time
Taronga Animals at Christmas Time
Taronga Animals at Christmas Time

The holiday spirit is in full swing for some lucky residents at Taronga Zoo Sydney this week! Festive fun arrived in the form of handmade…

Posted on 25th December 2024 by Media Relations

I grew up with Taronga…I grew up with Taronga…
I grew up with Taronga…
I grew up with Taronga…

Taronga Zoo is a place to make memories and we know many of our visitors have a long, happy, history of visiting us.

Posted on 08th December 2024 by Media Relations

Rescued Fish Thrive at Lion Pride LandsRescued Fish Thrive at Lion Pride Lands
Rescued Fish Thrive at Lion Pride Lands

#Animals, #Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Rescued Fish Thrive at Lion Pride Lands

A population of endangered Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon, a freshwater native fish, has been returned to the wild after thriving under the watchful…

Posted on 28th November 2024 by Media Relations

Endangered Quolls Ready for the WildEndangered Quolls Ready for the Wild
Endangered Quolls Ready for the Wild

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Endangered Quolls Ready for the Wild

A record number of Chuditch have received the vets’ tick of approval after another successful breeding season at Taronga Western Plains Zoo on…

Posted on 13th November 2024 by Media Relations

Caring for our Native Animals this Spring and SummerCaring for our Native Animals this Spring and Summer
Caring for our Native Animals this Spring and Summer

#Animals, #Sydney Wildlife Hospital, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Caring for our Native Animals this Spring and Summer

At Taronga, our two Wildlife Hospitals – located at Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo – provide vital care to around 1,500 sick…

Posted on 12th November 2024 by Media Relations

GLOBAL CONSERVATION LEADERS UNITE AT TARONGA SYDNEYGLOBAL CONSERVATION LEADERS UNITE AT TARONGA SYDNEY
GLOBAL CONSERVATION LEADERS UNITE AT TARONGA SYDNEY

#Events, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

GLOBAL CONSERVATION LEADERS UNITE AT TARONGA SYDNEY

Taronga Conservation Society Australia is proud to welcome members of the international conservation community to Sydney for the 79th Annual…

Posted on 04th November 2024 by Media Relations

Flippin’ good news!Flippin’ good news!
Flippin’ good news!

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Flippin’ good news!

Two Fiordland Penguin chicks in Taronga’s zoo-based breeding program have reached fledging age in the only global breeding program for the vulnerable…

Posted on 04th November 2024 by Media Relations