
Taronga Talks
Working at Taronga Zoo is more than just a job – for us Taronga means family. From Sydney to Dubbo to beyond, Taronga’s people all have amazing untold Zoo stories that will touch your heart and open your eyes.
Podcasting since 2024 • 22 episodes
Taronga Talks
Latest Episodes
Hatching brilliant ideas for the planet
In early 2020 Taronga launched its new program to support environmental innovation – the HATCH: Taronga Accelerator Program. Taronga believes that innovation i...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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45:36
Celebrating 60 - A Chimpanzee Special
It’s been an exciting time for Taronga Zoo’s chimpanzee group, and for chimpanzee research being conducted around the world. Taronga celebrated the 60th birthday of matriarch chimpanzee ‘Spitter’ this month, along with the 60th anniversary of D...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Penguin Quest with Jo Walker
When Senior Marine Keeper Jo Walker started at Taronga Zoo, she was instantly spellbound by penguins. She fell in love with the look and inquisitive nature of this unusual bird, and was fascinated by their need to survive on both the land and s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:48

Zoo Life in Lockdown with Cameron Kerr
In the first Taronga Talks episode for season 2, Taronga Conservation Society Australia CEO Cameron Kerr reflects on the enormous change affecting us all during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 5,000 animals to still care for, ongoing conservat...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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58:30
Song and Story with Col Hardy OAM
We were honoured to welcome respected Brewarrina Elder and Australian country music legend Col Hardy OAM to the Taronga Talks studio, for a very special conversation. Col’s incredible journey to Taronga is carried by his love of music and sacre...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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