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Remembering the Sacrifice of Dr Helen Schofield
Friday, 26 April 2013, 11:31 am | Franklin Zoo
The Franklin Zoo Trust would like to thank supporters and the public for their encouragement and resources over this past year as we have cared for Mila the Elephant. More >>
Mila the elephant heading to the US
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 10:29 am | Franklin Zoo
The Franklin Zoo Charitable Trust is very pleased to announce the recruitment of a world class elephant programme manager to facilitate the relocation of Mila, ex circus African elephant at Franklin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary in New Zealand to ... More >>
Franklin Zoo to close permanently
Sunday, 15 July 2012, 7:15 pm | Franklin Zoo
The Franklin Zoo Charitable Trust would like to thank our local community, friends and supporters, and staff from Franklin, Auckland and Hamilton zoos for their support following the death of Dr Helen Schofield – the heart and soul of Franklin Zoo. More >>
Donations Coming From NZ And World To Help Save Mila
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 4:51 pm | Franklin Zoo
Since the announcement of Mila’s uncertain fate, people from not only New Zealand but around the world have dug deep in their pockets and raised over $55,000 in just 10 days towards securing her future. Donations are continuing to flow in steadily ... More >>
Franklin Zoo Prepares For Jumbo Arrival
Saturday, 28 November 2009, 1:29 pm | Franklin Zoo
Franklin Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary in Tuakau will be closed to the public for the first time in four years as preparations are completed for the arrival of Jumbo, the recently retired circus elephant and one of only two elephants in New Zealand. More >>
Farewell to Franklin's Best-Loved Wildcat
Friday, 14 March 2008, 11:01 am | Franklin Zoo
Franklin Zoo farewelled one of its most famous residents this week when Sam the Serval died at the age of 20 years. Zoo director Helen Schofield says Sam's passing is a real loss to the zoo. More >>
Retired Circus Lions Revel In New Habitat
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 12:38 am | Franklin Zoo
Franklin Zoo has introduced its three ex-circus lions Eddie, Gypsy and Queenie into a new open air habitat. After living in the circus for 17 years, the zoo has provided a home for the lions, now 18, to retire. More >>
Big Cat Expert Opens Ed Centre at Franklin Zoo
Friday, 6 April 2007, 2:53 pm | Franklin Zoo
A new education centre at Franklin Zoo at the top of the Bombay Hills was opened by big cat expert Trent Barclay of Auckland Zoo. More >>
