The Orang-utan is the largest tree dwelling (arboreal) animal in the world
About us
Inspiring our community to create a better future for wildlife and our children.
The Taronga Foundation was established in 2000 with a vision to be recognised as a world leader in the development of philanthropic support for the conservation and presentation of Australian and exotic wildlife.
The Taronga Foundation is supporting the Taronga Conservation Society Australia in an ambitious 12-year Master Plan infrastructure redevelopment program. Revitalising our infrastructure is not only great for our visitors and the animals in our care; it also means that we're providing the best possible facilities for our vital research, education and captive breeding programs. This will ensure we remain a conservation powerhouse in this century and beyond.
Through the Taronga Foundation, our zoos also support conservation, breeding and education projects for threatened and endangered wildlife in Australia and around the world, including Sumatran Tiger conservation in Indonesia; recovery programs for Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby and Little Penguin populations in NSW; Asian Elephant conservation and breeding programs; and Silvery Gibbon rescue and rehabilitation in Java.
Tax Deductibility
Donations made to the Taronga Foundation are fully tax deductible. For every $1 donated to the Foundation the New South Wales Government matches it with $3.
Taronga Foundation Structure
All funds received by the Foundation are invested with the ANZ Trustees. The Board ensures that the funds are used for the specific purposes intended and that these uses meet the strategic goals of the Taronga Conservation Society Australia.
