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Sound of little hooves bring in the New YearSound of little hooves bring in the New Year
Sound of little hooves bring in the New Year

#Animals, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Sound of little hooves bring in the New Year

The pitter patter of little hooves has been welcomed at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, with the arrival of a rare Przewalski's Horse foal.

Posted on 05th February 2018 by Media Relations

Successful breeding of the world's smallest glidersSuccessful breeding of the world's smallest gliders
Successful breeding of the world's smallest gliders

#Animals, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

Successful breeding of the world's smallest gliders

Taronga Zoo is celebrating the breeding success of more than 20 Feathertail Glider infants, one of the smallest mammals in the world.

Posted on 01st February 2018 by Media Relations

New name for Spider Monkey babyNew name for Spider Monkey baby
New name for Spider Monkey baby
New name for Spider Monkey baby

Keepers have announced a brand new name for a Black-handed Spider Monkey baby, born at the Zoo on 9 October 2017!

Posted on 31st January 2018 by Media Relations

Lions in trainingLions in training
Lions in training
Lions in training

As construction of African Lions Pride Lands nears completion, TWPZ Keepers are preparing the pride of eight African Lions for the big move to their…

Posted on 31st January 2018 by Media Relations

Wake up with a koalaWake up with a koala
Wake up with a koala
Wake up with a koala

How would you like to wake up with a koala outside your window? At the new Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, you can do just that!

Posted on 31st January 2018 by Media Relations

Another run on the board for Rhino Conservation at TarongaAnother run on the board for Rhino Conservation at Taronga
Another run on the board for Rhino Conservation at Taronga

#Conservation, #Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

Another run on the board for Rhino Conservation at Taronga

A rare Southern Black Rhinoceros calf born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo on October 31 last year now has a name!

Posted on 30th January 2018 by Media Relations

Dental surgery fit for a kingDental surgery fit for a king
Dental surgery fit for a king
Dental surgery fit for a king

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital delivers veterinary care for a vast range of animals and the Hospital recently treated a most…

Posted on 16th January 2018 by Media Relations

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#Animal Welfare, #Rehabilitation Stories, #Taronga Zoo Sydney

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A male adult Swamp Wallaby was brought into Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Sydney by NSW Police following an incident on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Posted on 15th January 2018 by Media Relations

TARONGA’S ASIAN ELEPHANT BULL IS MOVING TO DUBBOTARONGA’S ASIAN ELEPHANT BULL IS MOVING TO DUBBO
TARONGA’S ASIAN ELEPHANT BULL IS MOVING TO DUBBO
TARONGA’S ASIAN ELEPHANT BULL IS MOVING TO DUBBO

Gung will soon leave Sydney to start a new life at Taronga Western Plains

Posted on 12th January 2018 by Media Relations

An unlikely visitor - Platypus at the Wildlife HospitalAn unlikely visitor - Platypus at the Wildlife Hospital
An unlikely visitor - Platypus at the Wildlife Hospital
An unlikely visitor - Platypus at the Wildlife Hospital

Platypuses are found mainly in rivers on the east coast of Australia – and their western distribution is poorly known. So when staff at Taronga…

Posted on 09th January 2018 by Media Relations

Scott Gooding’s Tiger Prawns in tomato sauceScott Gooding’s Tiger Prawns in tomato sauce
Scott Gooding’s Tiger Prawns in tomato sauce
Scott Gooding’s Tiger Prawns in tomato sauce

Read health couch, author and sustainable seafood advocate Scott Gooding's MSC sustainable fresh Tiger Prawns in tomato sauce recipe.

Posted on 22nd December 2017 by Media Relations

Where to find MSC sustainable seafoodWhere to find MSC sustainable seafood
Where to find MSC sustainable seafood
Where to find MSC sustainable seafood

By making a few lifestyle changes, we can have a huge positive impact on the oceans and the wildlife that calls them home.

Posted on 22nd December 2017 by Media Relations