The Orang-utan is the largest tree dwelling (arboreal) animal in the world
Zoos’ Mercy Mission for Devils
Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoos have commenced a vital breeding program to try to protect Tasmanian Devils which are facing a population collapse in the wild due to a deadly disease. Working with a group of zoos in Australia, the 2008 breeding program has produced 34 joeys so far.
The Taronga Conservation Society Australia inspires Australians and visitors to discover, explore, delight in and protect our natural world. Find out more about our zoos:
Pygmy Hippo Fascinates Keepers
Taronga Zoo is celebrating its first Pygmy Hippopotamus calf birth in 23 years. Pygmy Hippos are threatened in the wild, and young ‘Monifa' weighed just 3.8 kilograms when she was born.
Hand-raising Cheetah cubs
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.
Field Conservation Grants
Each year the Taronga Conservation Society Australia raises funds to support field conservation projects targeted at saving Australian and global threatened species.
