In short: A new $12.1 million platypus refuge has opened at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. Platypus Rescue HQ will offer refuge during disasters, conduct state-of-the-art research on ...

The Taronga Western Plains Zoo facility aims to save the species from habitat loss; The special needs centre has room for up to 65 platypi; The facility will have 50 water tubs and 25 dirt tubs, ...

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is set to build a new, 55-hectare enclosure for animals from the African Serengeti, the site ...

Construction is now underway on the most ambitious development in Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s history, the Serengeti Resort in Dubbo.

The maintenance worker was in the African Savanna habitat at Taronga's Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo, New South Wales, two weeks ago when he got into the scrap with the giant bird.

As part of this huge research project, four new platypuses have joined the family at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Platypus Rescue HQ. Newly opened in February 2024, ...

The Platypus Rescue HQ at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia, got its first four animals earlier this month. Eventually, it will be able to house as many as 64.

Upon arrival, they were warmly welcomed by the expert team at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, who will facilitate their integration into their breeding program. Maintaining genetic diversity is integral ...