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Hari the rhino: Sydney’s multicultural celebrity at Taronga Zoo

Hari is settling into his new home, where his keepers carefully look after everything from his diet to his skin care.

Hari is settling into his new home, where his keepers carefully look after everything from his diet to his skin care. Source: SBS / Ranky Law, Sunita Pokharel

With an American mum, a Japanese dad, an Australian birthplace, and a Nepali name, Hari the one-horned rhino might just be Sydney’s most multicultural celebrity. Now settling into his new “city life” home at Taronga Zoo after moving from Dubbo, the playful young rhino has already become a favourite among visitors and on social media. The SBS team visited Taronga Zoo to check in on Hari and see how he is adjusting to his new surroundings, where keepers look after everything from his meals to his skincare routine. Listen to this fun report to discover the story behind Hari’s unique background and how the young rhino is enjoying life in Sydney.


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By Sunita Pokharel

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With an American mum, a Japanese dad, an Australian birthplace, and a Nepali name, Hari the one-horned rhino might just be Sydney’s most multicultural celebrity. Now settling into his new “city life” home at Taronga Zoo after moving from Dubbo, the playful young rhino has already become a favourite among visitors and on social media. The SBS team visited Taronga Zoo to check in on Hari and see how he is adjusting to his new surroundings, where keepers look after everything from his meals to his skincare routine. Listen to this fun report to discover the story behind Hari’s unique background and how the young rhino is enjoying life in Sydney.


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