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August 30th, 2008

A Baby Gorilla at the Zoo!

There’s a new baby at Taronga Zoo! Mahale, a male Western Lowland gorilla, was born on August 18. The adorable little boy made his public debut this week. The proud parents are the zoo’s oldest female, Moila, and the tribe’s leader Kibabu.
“With gorillas under intense pressure from jungle clearance and the bush meat and pet […]

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August 1st, 2008

Sydney Photo Friday: Giraffe Enjoys Harbour Views

It seems humans aren’t the only ones enamoured by Sydney’s skyline. This giraffe at Taronga Zoo seems quite content taking this gorgeous vista in. I can’t say I blame him! This was just so cute that I couldn’t resist sharing it with you.
Image source: Ben Harris-Roxas @ Flickr
Tags: giraffe, photo, skyline, Sydney, Sydney Photo Friday, […]

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June 12th, 2008

A Day at the Zoo

I’ve insisted I needed to go to Taronga Zoo for some time. But something always seemed to come up, and my plans were put on the backburner. So when my husband committed to going with me last Sunday, I wouldn’t allow the rain to dampen our spirits. Umbrellas in hand, we got out there had […]

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May 8th, 2008

Taronga Zoo’s New Baby Chimp

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There must be something in the water at Taronga Zoo’s chimpanzee enclosure. Five weeks after the birth of little Sembre, another baby chimp was born. This little bundle known as Sule made his first public appearance today, four weeks after his birth.
Baby Sule will […]

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April 3rd, 2008

Great Southern Oceans Opens at Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo’s newest exhibit, Great Southern Oceans, opened its doors today.
The multimillion dollar enclosure is home to 56 aquatic Australian animals including three types of seals, sea lions, two breeds of penguins, and pelicans. Care has been taken to recreate the creatures’ natural habitat.
But they’re not the only ones who’ll be comfortable. Guests can enjoy […]

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March 31st, 2008

Binturongs Come Out to Play

Sydneysiders got their first glimpse of Taronga Zoo’s new binturong cubs this weekend. Impi and Baru were born on Boxing Day, but they’ve only just ventured out of their nesting box.
And they’re already making mischief in the zoo’s new Wild Asia exhibit.
“The twins are doing exceptionally well and proving to be double trouble for their […]

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March 5th, 2008

Taronga Zoo Welcomes Baby Chimp

Taronga Zoo’s newest arrival, a baby chimpanzee, is now on show. The female chimp was born last Wednesday after a 45-minute labour. Check out the gorgeous photos here!
The adorable little bundle is the first daughter born to Shiba, an experienced mum of three boys.
Taronga Zoo has more male chimps than females, so the birth of […]

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December 26th, 2007

Big G Brings Orchestra to the Zoo

Australia’s newest children’s entertainment company Big G Conducts will launch their brand new concert series next month at Taronga Zoo.
It might seem like a strange setting for a concert, but it’s not so unusual at all when you realise the show is a musical animal hunt journey. Animal Tracks features classical pieces like Saint-Saens “Carnival […]

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December 15th, 2007

Baby Gorilla Born at Taronga Zoo

There’ s a new reason to treat the kids to day out at Taronga Zoo these school holidays, with the birth of a gorgeous male Western Lowland gorilla last Saturday. The tiny new addition was born to proud mother Frala and father Kibabu.
“We are all extremely pleased with the safe arrival of this very special […]

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September 13th, 2007

Barbie Blitz at Taronga Zoo

Little girls will beg to visit Taronga Zoo these school holidays. The wildlife park is celebrating the release of The Island Princess, Barbie’s latest movie, from October 3 to 7.
What girl doesn’t want to meet Barbie? They can, with special appearances from Princess Rosella at Taronga Zoo these holidays. The zoo will also screen The […]

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