Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, Australia
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Original source: http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/taronga-zoo/news/media-releases/zoos-announce-new-conservation-direction.aspx
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List of facts we found about Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been working
around-the-clock to hand-raise a pair of male Cheetah cubs born in
early August into the Zoo's breeding program for this critically
endangered species.
The zoo changed its name to Taronga Western Plains Zoo on 21 January
2008, citing the need to draw attention to the work of the Taronga
Conservation Society Australia.
Queen Elizabeth II visited the Western Plains Zoo in 1992.
With more than 300 hectares of bushland, Taronga Western Plains Zoo is
home to over 1,500 animals from all over the world. It is widely
recognised as Australia's greatest open range zoo, successfully
playing a part in international breeding programs for endangered Black
Rhinoceros, Cheetah and Przewalski's Horse.
island tortoise ultrasoundThe Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo
regularly ultrasound their Galapagos tortoise females to see if
they're ready for mating.
of the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.
It's called Zoo Tales and once a month we'll feature a new story to
help you learn more about animals common, endangered, exotic,
dangerous and cuddly.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is like a wild and wonderful slice of
Africa located in Dubbo, right in the heart of NSW.
Your 2 day pass gives you time to enjoy over 300 hectares of
bushland.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo plays a significant role in a regionally
co-ordinated breeding program for the Southern White Rhinoceros and is
one of the leading institutes in the management of the species.
The animals have been on the brink of extinction and are considered
endangered.
TARONGA Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, is more than a Zoo, it's an African
safari. Download your safari map here.
The relationship Taronga Western Plains Zoo has with Dubbo
City Council is of utmost importance and is very well cemented.
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Residents in Central West NSW can access Taronga Western Plains Zoo
for HALF PRICE until 30 June 2009.
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