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Keepers are delighted by the safe arrival of a female Takhi (Przewalski’s Horse) foal that was born on 28 June 2019 at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Posted on 23rd July 2019 by Media Relations
Visitors to the Dubbo Region will soon be able to purchase a multi attraction ticket called the Great Big Adventure Pass.
Posted on 16th July 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Conservation Society Australia renowned chimpanzee group has welcomed a tiny new addition to experienced mother Shiba - just in time for…
Posted on 13th July 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has welcomed four Oriental Small-clawed Otter pups, born on 1 May 2019.
Posted on 12th July 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is experiencing a baby boom in the Black-handed Spider Monkey group with another baby born.
Posted on 04th July 2019 by Media Relations
World Meerkat Day is this week and with 15 Meerkats at Taronga Western Plains Zoo we have 15 reasons to celebrate. You may have seen our family of…
Posted on 02nd July 2019 by Media Relations
It’s been over six months in the making but Taronga Western Plains Zoo Keeper Christina Nicholas and Horticulturalist Joseph Rowling have now created…
Posted on 02nd July 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo's three Giraffe calves are now between 3 - 6 months old and whilst they still rely on their mum's milk they are…
Posted on 20th June 2019 by Media Relations
Giraffe are currently going through what is being called the silent extinction. But what is a silent extinction?
Posted on 20th June 2019 by Media Relations
There is a changing of the guard at the Giraffe breeding herd with resident breeding male Unnami soon to be heading into retirement.
Posted on 18th June 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo will celebrate Asian Elephant calf Kanlaya’s first birthday today with a special ceremony celebrating her Thai heritage.
Posted on 14th June 2019 by Media Relations
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is encouraging local businesses and schools to join the Litter Free Rivers campaign and reduce plastic pollution in the…
Posted on 13th June 2019 by Media Relations