The Fishing Cat is thought to attract fish by gently tapping the water to create small ripples as though an insect has just landed. The fishing Cat then scoops the fish from the water using its paws.
2008
Taronga Foundation's OCEAN's 100 Event @ Flying Fish Restaurant, Pyrmont
New members of the OCEANS 100 club who each pledged $10,000 to support the Taronga Foundation's Great Southern Oceans Appeal, pictured at a star-studded party at Flying Fish Restaurant in Pyrmont.
Preserving Indonesia's Forgotten Apes
On Tuesday 8th May The Taronga Foundation hosted a special lecture on Gibbons and the situation facing these rare and endangered primates in Indonesia, as part of a lecture series held throughout Australia to raise funds and awareness for these amazing animals.
Taronga Foundation 2008 Ivy Dinner helps build Gung's new home at Taronga Zoo
The new home for Gung, Taronga's young Asian Elephant bull, is well on the way thanks to the record funds raised by the Taronga Foundation 2008 Ivy Dinner held on Thursday 19 June.
Temple of Siam Zoofari
Zoofari is the major annual fundraising event for the Taronga Foundation. It has established a reputation for being one of Sydney's most glamorous and "fun" evenings. This year, cocktails and personal encounters with some of Taronga's unique animals were followed by a delicious 3 course dinner and dancing in a special three-tiered clear marquee offering the best harbour views in Sydney.
Poetry Prize
The 2008 TFPP sees the addition of an exciting new competition. Teachers now have the opportunity to win a guest spot on the 2008 TFPP Judging Panel!
Free the Bears Fundraiser - Battling to save Asia’s Bears
Stories from the field of bear conservation in SE Asia Join internationally renowned Sun Bear expert Gabriella Fredriksson and Free the Bears Fund CEO Matt Hunt at this event to support the bear conservation and welfare work being done by international not-forprofit organization Free the Bears Fund Inc.
