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Celebrating all things waterLast week 200 Geography students from St Johns College, Dubbo visited Taronga Western Plains Zoo across two days as part of World Water Month,…
Posted on 14th March 2017 by Media Relations
Black Rhino birth approachingKeepers are excited to see Black Rhinoceros Kufara’s pregnancy approaching the end of her gestation.
Posted on 14th March 2017 by Media Relations
Students GoMAD for the environment at the ZooOver 50 high school students from more than 10 schools across the Central West will converge on Taronga Western Plains Zoo today for the GoMAD…
Posted on 13th March 2017 by Media Relations
Cuddles - the Zoo's sweetheartRebecca the Elephant keeper reflects on the history of African Elephants over the 40 years at Taronga Western Plains Zoo as well as Cuddles the last…
Posted on 09th March 2017 by Media Relations
Huge hope for tiny turtlesThe conservation effort to save the Bellinger River Snapping Turtle from extinction has received a huge boost after 21 tiny turtles hatched as part…
Posted on 06th March 2017 by Media Relations
Lion cubs meet older siblingsThe Lion cubs are continuing to develop and progress well under the watchful eye of mother, Maya. Recently keepers have been working on introducing…
Posted on 03rd March 2017 by Media Relations
Zoo wins gold again at National Tourism AwardsOn the eve of its 40th birthday, Taronga Western Plains Zoo can lay claim to the title ‘Home of the best unique accommodation in Australia’. Again!
Posted on 27th February 2017 by Media Relations
TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO CELEBRATES 40 YEARSHappy birthday to the Zoo! Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is celebrating its 40th birthday today, having officially opened on 28 February 1977.
Posted on 27th February 2017 by Media Relations
Helping the reefFor the sixth year running Taronga Western Plains Zoo has played a pivotal role in the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef storing coral sperm…
Posted on 23rd February 2017 by Media Relations
Quokka joey emergesKeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are delighted by the emergence of a Quokka joey from its mother’s pouch recently.
Posted on 23rd February 2017 by Media Relations
Lion cubs make public debutFour male Lion cubs have made their public debut at Taronga Western Plains Zoo and are now on exhibit for visitors to see.
Posted on 14th February 2017 by Media Relations
Statement - Zoo closureTaronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is closed today, Sunday 12 February 2017, due to the extreme weather conditions.
Posted on 11th February 2017 by Media Relations