
Wildlife Retreat
Ever wondered what it takes to care for a koala? Meet our keepers and get a closer look at how we care for these cuddly creatures every day.


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Ever wondered what it takes to care for a koala? Meet our keepers and get a closer look at how we care for these cuddly creatures every day.
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Ever wondered what it takes to care for a koala? Meet our keepers and get a closer look at how we care for these cuddly creatures every day.
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June 20, 2022
Even though shark attacks are random events and remain an unlikely danger for humans entering the water there is always a level of risk involved (albeit small). People cannot always control the natural environment but they can control their own behaviour. In terms of minimising shark bites to humans culling sharks indiscriminately because they occasionally bite people is not the answer. All life on earth is important and the natural world needs to stay in balance to better support humans who rely on nature to survive. Nature and a balanced ecosystem are not expendable or separate from us - we are part of it and without it humans would certainly die out.
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May 31, 2023
Taronga Zoo Sydney is overjoyed to announce the arrival of a healthy baby born into the Zoo’s Chimpanzee community early this week. The female baby arrived in the early hours on Tuesday 23 May to experienced Chimpanzee mother Lisa. Keepers observed Lisa introducing the newborn to Taronga’s wider chimpanzee community, which is now made up of 21 individuals.
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June 23, 2023
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s beloved Galapagos Tortoises have moved! The five adult tortoises and three juveniles were recently relocated to temporary homes behind the scenes. This means visitors won’t be able to see them for a few months.
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