In early 2020 Taronga launched its new program to support environmental innovation – the HATCH: Taronga Accelerator Program. Taronga believes that innovation is a key part of securing a shared future for wildlife and people, and recognises that

Celebrating 60 - A Chimpanzee Special

Jul 17th, 2020 1h 29m

It’s been an exciting time for Taronga Zoo’s chimpanzee group, and for chimpanzee research being conducted around the world. Taronga celebrated the 60th birthday of matriarch chimpanzee ‘Spitter’ this month, along with the 60th anniversary of D

Penguin Quest with Jo Walker

Jul 2nd, 2020 22m 48s

When Senior Marine Keeper Jo Walker started at Taronga Zoo, she was instantly spellbound by penguins. She fell in love with the look and inquisitive nature of this unusual bird, and was fascinated by their need to survive on both the land and s

Zoo Life in Lockdown with Cameron Kerr

May 8th, 2020 23m 35s

In our first Taronga Talks episode for 2020, Taronga Conservation Society Australia CEO Cameron Kerr reflects on the enormous change affecting us all during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 5,000 animals to still care for, ongoing conservation

Song and Story with Col Hardy OAM

Aug 29th, 2019 1h 3m

We were honoured to welcome respected Brewarrina Elder and Australian country music legend Col Hardy OAM to the Taronga Talks studio for a very special conversation. Col’s incredible journey to Taronga is carried by his love of music and sacred

Inquiry and Closure with Dr. Lydia Tong

Aug 14th, 2019 1h 14m

With an interest in anatomy, the weird and wonderful, and a lifelong affinity with animals – the writing was on the wall for Dr. Lydia Tong to devote her career to science. As Veterinary Pathologist at Taronga Wildlife Hospital, Lydia acts as t

Radical Optimism with Belinda Fairbrother

Jul 11th, 2019 1h 2m

Staying positive and solutions-focused keeps Belinda Fairbrother tackling huge global challenges like climate change, every day. Spending her formative years at play in the Aussie bush, Belinda acquired a love and curiosity of nature and animal

Tusk Training with Anthony Dorrian

Jun 26th, 2019 49m 50s

Every second weekend during his teens, Anthony Dorrian would help his father with Taronga Zoo’s food and manure runs. He jumped at every opportunity to learn and grow as a keeper – first at Taronga Zoo Sydney, then at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Reaching High with Jimmy Sanders

Jun 19th, 2019 51m 20s

From caring for stray dogs to rehabilitating native wildlife at WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.), Jimmy Sanders was born with an innate love of nature. Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzee Talk inspired him to pursue a ca

Pride Life with Bruce Murdock

May 29th, 2019 1h 6m

Bruce Murdock’s earliest memory of connecting with animals occurred when he was very young, during a pony ride. He knew he wanted to live his life around animals. Starting small with a ‘free-range’ pet rabbit, Bruce sought out learning experien

Taking Nature's Course with Dr. Jane Goodall

May 22nd, 2019 45m 52s

We were honoured to welcome the incredible Dr. Jane Goodall to Taronga this month for an intimate conversation at Taronga’s wonderful Institute of Science and Learning. With almost 60 years of chimpanzee research at Gombe National Park in Tanza

The Magic Portal with Wendy Gleen

May 15th, 2019 45m 48s

Growing up in Sydney’s pristine Northern Beaches, Wendy Gleen used to wake up to blue-tongued lizards, diamond pythons, koalas and a brilliant dawn chorus. Then one day she realised that houses had replaced animals and the birds had stopped sin

Keeper Enrichment with Maz Boz

May 8th, 2019 50m 20s

Signed up and ready to join the Royal Australian Air Force, Maz Boz never thought a ‘Keeper for the Day’ experience at Taronga Zoo would change his life forever. He was so blown away by the people and magic of Taronga that he immediately change

Care and Conservation with Dr. Benn Bryant

May 1st, 2019 59m 39s

With up to 600 animals attending Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital in any given year, no two days are the same for Senior Veterinarian Dr. Benn Bryant. From annual health checks of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s mega-vertebrates like G

Seal of Approval with Danielle Fox

Apr 24th, 2019 50m 53s

The strong bond between a keeper and their animal is hard-won, yet the most valuable tool available for animal training and enrichment. Danielle Fox knows that, like all good relationships, trust and rapport is earned over time. From the dilige

Nocturnal Neighbours with Paul Davies

Apr 17th, 2019 46m 24s

As far back as he can remember, Paul Davies always wanted to be a Zoo Keeper. His childhood visits to Whipsnade Zoo in England cemented both his love of animals and awe of the zoo keeping profession. When life took an unexpected turn during his

Chasing Dreams with Jordie Michelmore

Apr 10th, 2019 54m 14s

Looking after the world’s fastest mammal, one of the world’s slowest animals and Africa’s most efficient predator is all in a day’s work for Taronga Western Plains Zoo Keeper Jordie Michelmore. Having joined Taronga Zoo’s ‘Youth at the Zoo’ pro

Rebound from Extinction with Michael McFadden

Apr 3rd, 2019 46m 44s

Though scaly and scary to some, Michael McFadden has always loved reptiles. His Honours degree first led him to Taronga Zoo, where he seized an opportunity to work in the Reptile House. Now Unit Supervisor for Herpetofauna, Michael is living ou

Mother of Tigers with Louise Ginman

Mar 26th, 2019 1h 3m

Had she not called up to confirm her post, Louise Ginman may have never worked at Taronga Zoo. Just ten days after starting as a Carnivore Keeper, Louise first experienced the joy of welcoming Sumatran Tiger cubs to the world. Twenty-five years

Fenced Hope with Andrew Elphinstone

Mar 26th, 2019 58m 49s

Hundreds of metres of fencing forms a sanctuary for some of Australia’s most vulnerable and critically endangered species. Yet how can we save Australia’s Greater Bilby, Regent Honeyeater and Plains-Wanderer from behind a fence? Andrew Elphinst

Rehab and Release with Libby Hall

Mar 26th, 2019 1h

The ocean was her first love… the salt, the spray, the waves. When her cat dragged a tiny naked bird into her home one day, Libby Hall fell in love again. Protecting and caring for injured wildlife, watching them grow stronger and releasing the

Extended Flight with Matt Kettle

Mar 26th, 2019 1h 1m

From early morning bird-watching with his father in country Victoria, to watching tadpoles turn into frogs as a boy, Matt Kettle was always fascinated with wildlife. An unexpected friendship with a Zimbabwean falconer stirred his great love of

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Introducing Taronga Talks

Mar 20th, 2019 5m 4s

A taste of the brand new podcast from Taronga Zoo. There are so many amazing untold Taronga stories... we can't wait to share them with you! Here is a snippet from Unit Supervisor of Carnivores, Louise Ginman sharing her story about Sumatran Ti

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