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Zoological Society of NSW which was founded
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The first public zoo in NSW officially opened in Sydney in 1884 on a site known as Billy Goat Swamp in Moore Park, operated by the Zoological Society of NSW
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After a visit to Germany, Albert Sherbourne Le Souef wanted a bar less exhibtion. However the site was to small for this, so a knew site was made.
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The NSW Government granted 43 acres of land north of the harbour which were part of Ashton Park.
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Management of the zoo was passed to a Trust named the New Zoological Gardens Trust . This then bcame the
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SW Government granted 52 acres of land north of the harbour which were part of Ashton Park. 228 mammals, 552 birds and 64 reptiles were moved from Moore Park to Taronga. Many, including the elephants, crossed the harbour on board a flat top barge.
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Another 9 acres were granted
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Taronga Zoo officially opened
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The Giraffe House was completed
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The Aquarium was completed.
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The Floral Clock was completed.
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The Tahr Mountain was completed
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The Tiger Pits were completed.
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Several new exhibits were built including those for larger cats, koalas, apes and gorillas.
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Taronga began a 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).
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A new Zoological Parks Board Act of NSW was enacted replacing the Trust with the Zoological Parks Board of NSW.
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Introduced the ‘Twilight at Taronga’ program which is a music program with a range of well-known acts performing near the homes of Australian animal exhibits.
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The Board was renamed the Taronga Conservation Society Australia to better reflect the range of national and global initiatives in its make-up.
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The first Asian elephant was born at Taronga Zoo
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Australian Government announced its support for a 10 yr redevelopment program for Taronga.
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The Tiger Trek opened, which is an immersive experience, providing an opportunity for people to get up-close to critically endangered Sumatran Tigers.
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Three Sumatran tiger cubs and eight Little Penguin chicks were born within the zoo.
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Animal live streams (acessible from anywhere)