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≈Swamp in Moore Park, operated by the Zoological Society of NSW which was founded in March 1879.
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Swamp in Moore Park, operated by the Zoological Society of NSW which was founded.
Swamp in Moore Park, operated by the Zoological Society of NSW which was founded in March 1879. -
The first public zoo in NSW officially opened.
The first public zoo in New South Wales (NSW) officially opened in Sydney in 1884 on a site known as Billy Goat -
The first public zoo in NSW officially opened.
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Another 9 acres land of north harbour were granted in April 1916.
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A new site for the new sydney zoo was sought.
After a visit to Germany in 1908 the elected Secretary of the zoo, Albert Sherbourne Le Souef, returned with a vision for a new Sydney zoo, based on the bar-less exhibits of Hamburg Zoo. The site at Moore Park had become too small and was not suited to the vision. A new site for the zoo was sought. -
On April 24th, 1912 the NSW Government granted 43 acres of land north of the harbour which were part of Ashton Park.
On April 24th, 1912 the NSW Government granted 43 acres of land north of the harbour which were part of Ashton Park. Another 9 acres were granted in April 1916. -
Management of the zoo passed to a Trust named the New Zoological Gardens Trust
In 1913, Management of the zoo passed to a Trust named the New Zoological Gardens Trust which became the Taronga Zoological Park Trust. -
Taronga zoo official open
Taronga Zoo was officially opened on October 7th, 1916. -
Complete of Giraffe House
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Complete of Aquarium
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Complete of Tiger Pits
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Complete of foral clock
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Complete of Tahr Mountain
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A Veterinary Quarantine Centre was built as was an Education Centre
After a critical review in 1967, a new era in the style and philosophy for the operation of Taronga began which reflected the new emphasis on scientific research, conservation and education. Many new exhibits were built starting with the Platypus and Nocturnal Houses, waterfowl ponds and walkthrough Rainforest Aviary. A Veterinary Quarantine Centre was built as was an Education Centre (funded by the Department of Education). -
Zoological Parks Board Act of NSW was enacted
In June 1973 a new Zoological Parks Board Act of NSW was enacted replacing the Trust with the Zoological Parks Board of NSW. -
Introduction of animal live streams
In 2020, they started their animal live streams – freely accessible to all at any time of day. -
Introduction of ‘Twilight at Taronga’ music program
In 2008 they introduced their ‘Twilight at Taronga’ program which is now held annually. This is a music program with a range of well-known acts performing near the homes of Australian animal exhibits. All proceeds go towards the Taronga Conservation Society Australia (a not-for-profit wildlife conservation, scientific research environ sustainability org). -
three Sumatran tiger cubs and eight Little Penguin chicks were born within the zoo.
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Birth of first Asian elephant at Taronga zoo
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Australian Government announced its support for a 10 yr redevelopment program for Taronga.
In 2015, the Australian Government announced its support for a 10 yr redevelopment program for Taronga. This re-design is aimed at inspiring positive connections between people and wildlife and to encourage greater contribution to conservation and habitat protection. -
Introduction of animal live streams