Taronga Western Plains Zoo is buzzing with activities these school holidays with the latest new arrivals on display to the delight of visitors.
Recently the Zoo has welcomed a giraffe calf, a zebra foal and meerkat pups all born across the spring time.
The female giraffe calf named “Mzungu’, meaning “pale one’ in Swahili, is often seen galloping around her exhibit early in the morning playing with older calf Mvita.
“Neema’ the female zebra foal whose name means “born in prosperous times’ in Swahili, is fitting into the herd well and enjoys having a lazy doze in the sun from time to time.
The Zoo’s meerkat troop is also growing rapidly with the birth of another three meerkat pups in October. The cheeky trio are quite inquisitive and are regularly seen out exploring with the rest of the troop.
“This is a great time to visit the Zoo and see the newest arrivals, like most youngsters, the baby animals are more active in the morning when they can be seen playing but are usually all tired out by the afternoon,” said Keeper Karen Ellis.
“The meerkat pups are definitely proving to be very popular with the visitors along with the giraffe calf and zebra foal.
“They are all very cute and very difficult to go past without admiring them.”
The Zoo is open all year round and is a great place to relax and unwind with family. Take advantage of the Zoo’s full schedule of free keeper talks that allow visitors to see some of the amazing wildlife during feeding time.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is located in Dubbo in Central Western NSW. The Zoo opens from 9am – 4pm with last entry to the Zoo circuit at 3pm. For more information contact 6881 1400 or visit www.taronga.org.au
