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Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Open the First of its Kind Taronga Institute of Science & Learning


LONDON, Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, visited Taronga Zoo to cut the ribbon at the official launch of the brand-new world class Taronga Institute of Science & Learning, a purpose-built research and education centre on site at Taronga Zoo Sydney and the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. This state of the art facility houses the largest conservation science team of any zoo in the southern hemisphere.

Cameron Kerr - Gladys Berejiklian - Harry - Meghan - flower presentation

Their Royal Highnesses launched the Taronga Institute, which will put science on display, creating an inspiring and collaborative environment for future generations to become champions for change for the environment and the community. The Taronga Institute will enhance and expand Taronga's role as a leader in conservation science for wildlife and habitats.

Alongside the New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian and Director and Chief Executive, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, Cameron Kerr, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were presented with their wedding gift from the people of New South Wales - namesake koala joeys. Following this, their Royal Highnesses were given a tour throughout the brand-new world class Institute, visiting:

Following the tour of the Institute, their Royal Highnesses were gifted platypus pins and a bouquet of native Australian flowers in recognition of the opening, before being invited by Mr Cameron Kerr to cut the ribbon and unveil the plaque, officially opening the Taronga Institute of Science and Learning.

The Taronga Institute is the latest milestone for the Taronga Conservation Society Australia, which also operates Australia's world-renowned Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo in regional NSW.

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Harry and Meghan - flower presentation at ribbon cutting

 

Harry and Meghan - Industry of Science and Learning laboratories - echidna

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