From a newborn Pygmy Hippo calf learning to dive, two adventurous chimp babies learning the ropes, two young seal pups making a splash and the ecstatic announcement of twin Red Panda cubs – there is so many adorable new arrivals to meet. 

Grab a map and meet them all. 

Free with your Zoo ticket.

We are excited to introduce Joan, Florence, Margret, and Dorothy, four Australian White Sheep, who have settled into their new home at Backyard to Bush (Map Ref. 2B). 

Plus, a seven-month-old Southern hairy-nosed wombat joey, named Yadu, has started to emerge from its mother’s pouch in the wombat burrow (Map Ref. 3B)

Taronga’s new Australian Habitat experience.  

Immerse yourself in Taronga’s new Australian experiences, Nura Diya Australia and nguwing nura – Nocturnal Country.  

Along the new 400-metre walking trail, you will stroll amongst Kangaroos, come paw-to-paw with our Dingo pups, walk within the tree canopy to see Koalas up close and then venture into the darkness to see curious night-loving creatures. 

Free with Zoo entry. Map Ref. 4J 

nguwing nura – Nocturnal Country 

Journey from day to night as you enter our brand-new Nocturnal Habitat to discover some of our most iconic night-loving Australian wildlife including the Greater Bilby, Platypus, Feathertail Gliders and the endangered Chuditch. 

Free with Zoo entry. (Map Ref. 5I) 

Lions, Dingoes, and Chimps – oh my!   

Find out more about your favourite animals and meet our amazing Taronga Keepers at our 15 daily Keeper talks featuring Koalas and Dingoes, our curious Capybara troop, Little Penguins and our new Pygmy Hippo calf. 

Plus, don't forget to enjoy our famous Seals for the Wild presentations and Free Flight Bird presentations also running daily. 

Free with Zoo entry.