A juvenile male Peregrine Falcon which we named ‘Clarkie’ was delivered to Taronga’s Wildlife Hospial with a badly broken right wing. This extraordinary powerful and beautiful bird was treated by one of our veterinarians using an innovative technique to aid a speedy recovery with the aim to rehabilitate and release the bird as soon as possible.
Taronga's bull elephant 'Gung' has quickly settled into his new quarters located next to Taronga's historic elephant temple. Gung moved into his new home in early April, with the transfer being uneventful and stress-free for the young, boisterous bull.
Taronga Wildlife Hospital regularly admits and rehabilitates seabirds. Some species have included the endangered Wandering Albatross, Australasian Gannets, Southern Giant Petrel, Little Penguin, Westland Petrel and Fiordland Crested Penguin.
Since spending his first night at Taronga Zoo away from Rachel, Matari, which means 'little man' in an Aboriginal dialect has settled in really well and is growing up fast.
