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The zoological society of NSW was founded
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The first public zoo in New South Wales (NSW) officially opened in Sydney in 1884
on a site known as Billy Goat Swamp in Moore Park -
NSW government granted 43 acres of land to Taronga zoo
43 acres of land were dedicated to Taronga zoo -
Animals were moved from Moore park to Taronga zoo
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Taronga Zoo officially opened
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Giraffe house completed 1923
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Aquarium completed
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Floral clock completed
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Tahr mountain built
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Tiger pits built
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New exhibition built for larger cats, Koalas, apes and Gorillas
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Change in direction
meant adjustments to animal enclosures in-line with new scientific knowledge. New exhibits of platypus house+ Nocturnal house. Veterinary quarantine centre + Education centre built. -
Twilight at Taronga introduced (annual music event)
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Tiger Trek introduced