Black Rhino calf named Kufara!

Taronga Western Plains Zoo's Black Rhino calf has been named Kufara meaning happiness in the African Shona language following a naming competition on Channel Seven's Sunrise.

Black Rhino calf named Kufara!
 

Tigers are the world’s largest living cat. They mainly hunt at night and may eat up to 40kg of meat at a time!

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Our Animals

Our animals are usually most active in the mornings, during keeper activities and at feeding times.

Daily Presentations

9:25 amMeerkat Feed
9:45 amBlack Rhino Talk
11:30 pmHippo Talk and Feed
12:10 pmAfrican Elephant Talk
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