Chimps get the all-clear in Taronga Zoo health check

Chimps get the all-clear in Taronga Zoo health check

Two chimpanzees have undergone their routine check-ups,one that's remarkably similar to humans.

  • byTaylor Denny

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Baby boom for rare turtle on the edge of extinction

Baby boom for rare turtle on the edge of extinction

The Bellinger River snapping turtle that was almost wiped out by a virus in 2015 is now on the road to recovery,with 35 new hatchlings.

  • byMatt Bungard
Controversial ferry changes canned after community backlash

Controversial ferry changes canned after community backlash

The move to terminate all Parramatta River ferries at Barangaroo instead of Circular Quay was scrapped by the Transport Minister on Monday.

  • byTom Rabe
Sixteen zoo staff. More than 200 animals. An encroaching fire. The rescue operation that became the pride of Mogo

Sixteen zoo staff. More than 200 animals. An encroaching fire. The rescue operation that became the pride of Mogo

With bushfires bearing down on them,staff members at a NSW South Coast zoo had to choose whether to save themselves or stay and protect their animal charges. It was no contest.

  • byJane Cadzow
Christmas cheer spreads from Kings Cross to Bondi Beach

Christmas cheer spreads from Kings Cross to Bondi Beach

From the Wiggles to beach outings,there were plenty of different Christmas celebrations.

  • bySian Brain andRachel Clun
Taronga's'frozen zoo'could help save the Great Barrier Reef

Taronga's'frozen zoo'could help save the Great Barrier Reef

A team of scientists from Taronga Zoo is collecting coral samples to help safeguard the Great Barrier Reef.

  • bySian Brain
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Dreamnight at Taronga Zoo to'offer a positive and happy experience'

Dreamnight at Taronga Zoo to'offer a positive and happy experience'

These pictures look like they could be taken from the next Star Wars film,but for Taronga Zoo and countless volunteers it's all in the name of a good cause.

Sydney's new zoo hopes to leave Taronga in the shade

Sydney's new zoo hopes to leave Taronga in the shade

There are few mature trees but"misting stations"have been installed for visitors and animals to cool down.

  • byTim Barlass
Taronga Zoo thanks bushfire personnel by opening doors for free

Taronga Zoo thanks bushfire personnel by opening doors for free

The zoo will offer more than 14,000 complimentary passes to thank emergency services personnel,volunteers and wildlife carers for their hard work fighting the fires.

  • byLaura Chung
Constant side-eye:world's largest rodent finds new home at Taronga Zoo

Constant side-eye:world's largest rodent finds new home at Taronga Zoo

The five capybaras,named Pedro,Guillermo,Sanchez,Carlos and Rodney,will teach visitors about wildlife conservation and sustainable consumption.

  • byLaura Chung
Tourism offers an'essential'economic lifeline for parched NSW inland

Tourism offers an'essential'economic lifeline for parched NSW inland

Tourism has historically taken a backseat to agriculture in regional NSW,but the hard times brought on by the drought are prompting a rethink.

  • byPeter Hannam