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Adopt a Platypus

A Zoo Parent animal adoption is the gift that saves a species. Your adoption will support Taronga’s vital conservation work, focusing on endangered species here in Australia and around the world.

Hear from our Keepers

Fun facts about Platypus

12-18yrs

is the average lifespan in the wild, with 20-25 year for those within a zoo environment

Buffalo, antelope  & zebra

is the average lifespan in the wild, with 20-25 year for those within a zoo environment

Open woodlands and thick brush, scrub and grasslands

Typical habitat

260kg

If the size of the largest males, with females growing up to 120-180kgs

12-18yrs

is the average lifespan in the wild, with 20-25 year for those within a zoo environment

Buffalo, antelope  & zebra

is the average lifespan in the wild, with 20-25 year for those within a zoo environment

Open woodlands and thick brush, scrub and grasslands

Typical habitat

260kg

If the size of the largest males, with females growing up to 120-180kgs

We work with Australia post and endeavour to have adoption packs in the post within 5-7 business days.

Assistance Dogs Registration Form

Please note, the assistance dog MUST have proof of relevant and up-to-date vaccinations, be accredited and be of good health to enter the zoo. If this is not the case, unfortunately your registration will be rejected.

Details

First Name

Last Name

Email address

Preferred mode of communication

Details of your Assistance Dog

Name of dog

Breed

Sex of dog

Age of dog

Would you like us to save your responses on file for your next visit?

Your visit to Taronga

Your planned date of visit (at least 48 hours in advance of completing this form)

(Optional) Would you like the option to house your dog in a temporary kennel or with a Taronga team member, to access restricted areas (ie. Free Flight Bird or Seals for the Wild Presentation, walk-thru aviary/habitat, koala encounter)

Please note, this is subject to availability.

Would you like the option to be accompanied by a Taronga Guide during your visit?

*Please note, this is subject to availability

Is there anything else you would like to share with us to help make your visit as accessible and enjoyable as possible?

Terms and conditions

Please certify the following is true and accurate

Please tick below

I certify that the dog is NOT declared a dangerous or restricted breed

Please tick below

I certify that the dog is in good health and has no infectious diseases

Please tick below
Through Tarongaâs assessment of risk to your animal and our wildlife, we accept accreditation under Guide Dogs Australia, Hearing Assistance Dogs or Assistance Dogs Australia.

I certify that my dog is accredited under one of the above certifications

Please upload the following forms of current identification for you/the dog
â¢ Public Access Test (PAT); and
â¢ Identity card issued by training organisation or trainer.

Please tick below

I certify that my dog's vaccinations are up to date

Please upload current vaccination records

Please tick below

I certify that my dog is able to cope with wildlife sights and sounds and will not act aggressively toward wildlife at the Zoo

If the above are not ticked/true and correct, your registration will unfortunately be denied.

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