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Conservation groups learn skills in injured bird workshop
Monday, 29 August 2016, 1:58 pm | Wellington Zoo
On Sunday 28 August, more than thirty representatives from local conservation groups took part in a workshop to learn about the best way to help injured or sick wildlife. The event was organised by the Department of Conservation (DOC), with support from ... More >>
Wellington Zoo partners with Little Yellow Bird
Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 3:20 pm | Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo partners with Little Yellow Bird Local ethical uniform company Little Yellow Bird will be the new uniform provider for Wellington Zoo, with the new look due to be unveiled in time for summer. The vibrant new Zoo uniforms are set to make ... More >>
Makeover for nocturnal experience now complete at Zoo
Friday, 8 July 2016, 3:49 pm | Wellington Zoo
The Twilight Te Ao Māhina, the nocturnal experience at Wellington Zoo celebrating Kiwi and Tuatara, has had a makeover and will open to visitors on Saturday 9 July. More >>
Kākāriki receiving treatment at The Nest Te Kōhanga
Friday, 8 July 2016, 10:40 am | Wellington Zoo
An injured nationally vulnerable Kākāriki has been receiving care at Wellington Zoo after it was found with severe wounds to the right wing, thought to have been caused by a cat. More >>
Best year yet for Wellington Zoo
Friday, 1 July 2016, 12:55 pm | Wellington Zoo
After 110 years, Wellington Zoo is thrilled to have had its best year ever. With great community support with the highest ever visitation numbers, Wellington Zoo has built on its strong foundations to support more local and global conservation ... More >>
Cotton Top Tamarin duo joins Zoo family
Monday, 27 June 2016, 3:29 pm | Wellington Zoo
Two critically endangered Cotton Top Tamarins have arrived at Wellington Zoo with the hopes of saving their species from extinction. The two mini monkeys had travelled a great distance to live at Wellington Zoo and contribute to the international conservation ... More >>
Nationally vulnerable Kororā released back to the wild
Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 10:03 am | Wellington Zoo
An adult Kororā Little Blue Penguin has been successfully released back to sea after receiving expert care from veterinary staff at The Nest Te Kōhanga, Wellington Zoo’s native wildlife and animal hospital. Originally found at Moa Point, the Kororā ... More >>
Supporting community efforts to save Red Pandas
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 12:43 pm | Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo is helping to save Red Pandas in the wild by supporting Red Panda Network’s Forest Guardian Programme through the Wellington Zoo Conservation Fund. More >>
Two Petrels return to the wild
Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 1:04 pm | Wellington Zoo
Two sub-antarctic seabirds have been successfully released back to sea after receiving care at Wellington Zoo, with a little help from the Maritime Unit of the Wellington District Police. More >>
Open Weekend at Wellington Zoo and Zealandia
Monday, 16 May 2016, 11:28 am | Wellington Zoo
This Saturday and Sunday, you can visit the Zoo and Zealandia for just $2 donation per entry! More >>
Wellington Zoo leading the way to save White Cheeked Gibbons
Thursday, 28 April 2016, 11:24 am | Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo leading the way to save critically endangered White-Cheeked Gibbons in the wild Wellington Zoo is helping to save critically endangered White-Cheeked Gibbons in the wild by taking a pivotal role in a new partnership with the Fauna ... More >>
Capybaras touch down at Wellington Zoo
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 4:12 pm | Wellington Zoo
Capybaras touch down at Wellington Zoo Wellington Zoo has welcomed one male and three female Capybaras that arrived from Parc Zoologique de Paris this week. “We’re very excited to have the Capybaras join us at the Zoo,” said Life Sciences Manager ... More >>
Wellington Zoo celebrating 110 years for a whole year
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 11:46 am | Wellington Zoo
A much loved community icon, Wellington Zoo turns 110 years old this week. “Wellington Zoo was New Zealand’s first zoo when it was established on 21 April 1906,” says Karen Fifield, Chief Executive. “And Wellington Zoo is also New Zealand’s newest ... More >>
Chimpanzee dies from heart disease
Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 12:03 pm | Wellington Zoo
Chimpanzee dies from heart disease Sam the Chimpanzee A Chimpanzee at Wellington Zoo has died after a battle with heart disease. Sam, a 38 year old male, was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2014. While his symptoms could be treated in the short ... More >>
New Zealand’s only Pelican passes away
Monday, 4 April 2016, 12:32 pm | Wellington Zoo
The only Pelican in New Zealand has passed away. Lanky, the Pelican has been the longest living resident at Wellington Zoo, after arriving in 1978. However, he was euthanised after his health recently deteriorated. More >>
Wellington Zoo recognised for positive animal welfare focus
Friday, 18 March 2016, 11:07 am | Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo has been recognised for excellence in animal care in a recent audit for animal welfare accreditation. A formal audit of animal welfare at the Zoo was undertaken by the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) in late 2015 – ... More >>
Warehouse stores help students visit Wellington Zoo
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 11:36 am | Wellington Zoo
Customers shopping at The Warehouse this March will be able to help children from low decile schools visit Wellington Zoo – many for the first time. More >>
The Warehouse Zoofari raises $21K for low decile students
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 2:45 pm | Wellington Zoo
Media release 1 March 2016 The Warehouse Zoofari raises $21K for low decile students in 2016 More >>
Things get a little wild after hours with Zoo Twilights
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 2:27 pm | Wellington Zoo
This February Wellington Zoo is open until 8pm every Wednesday for Zoo Twilights, giving everyone an opportunity to experience Wellington Zoo at dusk. More >>
Going solar at Wellington Zoo
Monday, 1 February 2016, 3:05 pm | Wellington Zoo
The world’s first carboNZero certified zoo is taking the next step to further reducing carbon emissions by installing 48 new solar panels. More >>
