ARC is now open at Taronga Zoo Sydney!

🌟 Exciting Update from Taronga Zoo Sydney! 🌟

Yesterday, we proudly opened the doors to Taronga’s brand-new Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Centre—ARC 🐍🐢 🐸

Located on beautiful Cammeraigal Country, ARC offers an immersive experience inviting you to explore six unique climate zones. Journey from the frosty sub-alpine region, home to the rare and vibrant Corroboree Frog, to scorching deserts and lush rainforests where the mesmerizing Reticulated Python resides.
Amid this excitement, we face a sobering reality. According to the IUCN Red List, 41% of amphibians and 20% of reptiles are threatened with extinction.

At Taronga, we’re committed to reversing these alarming trends and safeguarding these often-overlooked species that play a critical role in our ecosystems.

Taronga is at the forefront of reptile and amphibian conservation in Australia, working tirelessly to save seven species from the brink of extinction. Soon, five of these species will be on display at ARC. These include the Yellow-spotted Bell Frog, Bellinger River Snapping Turtle, Booroolong Frog, Southern Corroboree Frog, and Northern Corroboree Frog on which Taronga works very closely with the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.

ARC is more than just a new experience, it's a beacon of hope for conservation. Where you can witness our team of passionate conservationists, keepers, and scientists conducting vital recovery programs. Home to over 42 fascinating species that jump, slither, and crawl from around the globe, ARC offers an extraordinary chance to encounter today’s real-life dinosaurs.

Opening just in time for the winter school holidays, ARC is the perfect place for families and wildlife enthusiasts to explore, engage, and learn. Discover new arrivals and crowd favourites in state-of-the-art habitats and join us in our mission to inspire guests to do more and be more for the wild.

Come and experience ARC for yourself!

#ForTheWild #ARC