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Reflecting on Kanlaya’s first yearElephant Keeper Joel Kerr reflects on the past year of watching Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Asian Elephant calf, Kanlaya grow and develop.
Posted on 11th June 2019 by Media Relations
African SavannahTake a sneak preview at plans for the revitalised Savannah Experience, where giraffe will wander, zebra will graze, and lions will once again take…
Posted on 01st June 2019 by Media Relations
Cheetah cubs turn oneOn Thursday 6 June the Zoo’s six Cheetah cubs turn one! The cubs have been growing quickly and becoming more and more independent. They still like to…
Posted on 31st May 2019 by Media Relations
Students help to protect Plains-WandererLearning about the native Plains-wanderer has been the key focus for over 60 students who recently commenced Project Plains-wanderer at Taronga…
Posted on 30th May 2019 by Media Relations
New Lions at Pride LandsTaronga Western Plains Zoo last year welcomed three new lions to Dubbo from San Diego Zoo in the United States and Monarto Zoo, South Australia. The…
Posted on 30th May 2019 by Media Relations
A home among the gum treesEach Koala Encounter purchased at Taronga is helping to fund habitat restoration for this iconic species.
Posted on 30th May 2019 by Media Relations
Orphaned ringtail joey finds a surrogate mumAn adorable ringtail possum joey is rehabilitated at Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital in Sydney.
Posted on 29th May 2019 by Media Relations
Treading lightly this VividSo to help you enjoy yourself and help protect the wild creatures with which we share this planet at the same time, we are proud share our…
Posted on 23rd May 2019 by Media Relations
Fishing debris a serious hazard to native birdsThe Taronga Wildlife Hospital rehabilitates yet another native Australian bird that was seriously injured due to discarded fishing line.
Posted on 21st May 2019 by Media Relations
A second chance for the eastern quollAn extra 20 Eastern quolls have been released on mainland Australia in an attempt to re-establish this important species.
Posted on 17th May 2019 by Media Relations
Hard working Greater BilbyThe Greater Bilby is an iconic Australian animal that plays an important role in Australia’s ecosystem. Taronga Western Plains Zoo is playing a key…
Posted on 14th May 2019 by Media Relations
Zoo celebrates bumper school holiday visitationThe school holidays have proven to be a very busy period for Taronga Western Plains Zoo, with record visitation numbers.
Posted on 03rd May 2019 by Media Relations