Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo to start regent honeyeaters breeding program

DECEMBER 1 2019 - 4:30PM

Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo will play a key role in efforts to save one of Australia's most endangered birds.

Regent honeyeaters have moved into purpose-built habitat this week, raising hopes for the future of the species.

The zoo has started a conservation breeding program for the critically endangered species, to expand on two decades of recovery efforts by Taronga Zoo in Sydney.

In a milestone for the project, four pairs of regent honeyeaters moved into their new digs at Dubbo.

Zoo team members told of the expanded program being crucial to securing a future for the species.

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