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Sydney's Taronga Zoo is set to offer a range of experiences through the peak summer season with infant gorilla and chimpanzee on display, the exciting new Dinosaur Trail to explore and Taronga’s Wild Ropes course due to open in December.

The gorilla baby boy, named Mjukuu, heralds the second generation of Western Lowland Gorillas in the Zoo’s successful conservation breeding program.

This is the first baby for mother, Mbeli, and Taronga’s new Silverback, Kibali. Keepers say the best time to catch a glimpse of her and the baby is during the keeper talk at 12:15 daily.

Dinosaurs in the Wild features 16 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, giving guests, according to a Taronga Zoo statement a “unique opportunity to get in touch with their inner palaeontologist and learn important wildlife lessons.”

Taronga’s new Wild Ropes course set in the trees near the Australian Walkabout exhibits will open in December.

The Ecoline designed and managed attractions will offer visitors the chance to navigate suspension bridges, rope climbs and zip lines, all while enjoying views of unique Australian animals and the stunning Sydney Harbour.

Taronga Zoo is open every day of the year including Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Images: Taronga Zoo’s Wild Ropes (top) and baby chimpanzee Sudi (below). Lower image courtesy of Lisa Ridley.

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