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Close Encounters with critically endangered Lemurs

Friday, 5 September 2014, 2:45 pm | Wellington Zoo

Next week Wellington Zoo visitors will be able to get closer than ever to our new pair of male Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs. 17-year-old Lucky and 3-year-old son Ankari recently travelled to Wellington from Hamilton Zoo – after our two females, ... More >>

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Russell School

Tuesday, 2 September 2014, 10:19 am | Wellington Zoo

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Russell School 35 students from Russell School in Porirua will visit Wellington Zoo at 11am on Thursday 4 September as part of the Warehouse Wellington Zoofari programme. More >>

Wellington Zoofari welcomes Maraeroa and Pukeatua Schools

Friday, 29 August 2014, 2:10 pm | Wellington Zoo

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Maraeroa School and Pukeatua School 133 students from Maraeroa School in Porirua and 42 from Pukeatua School in Lower Hutt will visit Wellington Zoo on Tuesday 2 September as part of the Warehouse Wellington ... More >>

Wellington Zoofari welcomes Porirua East School

Monday, 25 August 2014, 10:27 am | Wellington Zoo

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Porirua East School 119 students from Porirua East School will visit Wellington Zoo at 10am on Wednesday 27 August as part of the Warehouse Wellington Zoofari programme. More >>

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Rangikura School

Friday, 1 August 2014, 3:18 pm | Wellington Zoo

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Rangikura School 160 students from Rangikura School in Porirua will visit Wellington Zoo at 10am on Tuesday 5 August as part of the Warehouse Wellington Zoofari programme. More >>

Early childhood education at Wellington Zoo

Friday, 25 July 2014, 12:32 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo’s new early childhood programme, started with a roar this Friday 25 July. More >>

Haast Tokoeka Kiwi chick at Wellington Zoo

Friday, 18 July 2014, 11:18 am | Wellington Zoo

Haast Tokoeka Kiwi chick at Wellington Zoo Wellington Zoo is caring for a juvenile Haast Tokoeka Kiwi, that was recently admitted to The Nest Te Kōhanga for treatment. ‘This Kiwi came to us very underweight, and our samples revealed both coccidia ... More >>

Wellington Zoo achieves second carboNZero certification

Thursday, 10 July 2014, 10:58 am | Wellington Zoo

In May 2013 Wellington Zoo was the first zoo in the world to achieve carboNZeroCertTM certification, recognising the Zoo as a global leader in sustainability – and we’re proud to have successfully achieved this certification again in 2014. “I’m thrilled ... More >>

Zoopreme year for Wellington Zoo

Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 11:08 am | Wellington Zoo

Marking a full decade since becoming a charitable trust, Wellington Zoo is thrilled to have reached new levels of success this year. We have had our busiest day ever, our second busiest year ever and have built on our strong foundations to support ... More >>

Female Sumatran Tiger arrives at Wellington Zoo

Thursday, 19 June 2014, 12:45 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo is delighted to welcome a young female Sumatran Tiger, three-year old Senja, who has travelled from Mogo Zoo in Australia. Visitors will be able to see her in Wellington Zoo’s Tiger habitat in the Asia precinct from today. More >>

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Kahurangi School

Saturday, 31 May 2014, 2:33 pm | Wellington Zoo

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Kahurangi School 149 students from Kahurangi School in Strathmore will visit Wellington Zoo at 10am on Tuesday 3 June as part of the Warehouse Wellington Zoofari programme. More >>

Cheetah dies shortly after arrival at Wellington Zoo

Thursday, 29 May 2014, 10:51 am | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo is saddened to report that last night shortly after arriving to his new home at Wellington Zoo, Shomari, one of two Cheetahs coming to the Zoo from Orana Wildlife Park, died unexpectedly. “Shomari was unconscious on arrival, and Wellington ... More >>

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Ara Whanui visists zoo

Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 1:52 pm | Wellington Zoo

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Ara Whanui 25 students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Ara Whanui in Lower Hutt will visit Wellington Zoo at 11am on Wednesday 28 May as part of the Warehouse Wellington Zoofari ... More >>

Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes St Michael’s School

Saturday, 24 May 2014, 1:33 pm | Wellington Zoo

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes St Michael’s School 96 students from St Michael’s School in Taita will visit Wellington Zoo at 10am on Monday 26 May as part of the Warehouse Wellington Zoofari programme. More >>

Two new Cheetahs to arrive at Wellington Zoo

Thursday, 22 May 2014, 2:10 pm | Wellington Zoo

Two male Cheetahs from Orana Wildlife Park are heading north next week – to their new home at Wellington Zoo. Five-year-old brothers Cango and Shomari will arrive at Wellington Airport next Wednesday 28 May at 3.40pm. "We're really excited ... More >>

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Ōtaki School

Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:56 pm | Wellington Zoo

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Ōtaki School 38 students from Ōtaki School will visit Wellington Zoo at 11am on Friday 23 May as part of the Warehouse Wellington Zoofari programme. More >>

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes St Anne’s School

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 11:50 am | Wellington Zoo

89 students from St Anne’s School in Newtown will visit Wellington Zoo at 10am on Thursday 15 May as part of the Warehouse Wellington Zoo fari programme. More >>

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Corinna School

Monday, 12 May 2014, 1:07 pm | Wellington Zoo

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari welcomes Corinna School This week Wellington Zoo welcomes Corinna School from Porirua to the Warehouse Wellington Zoofari programme. The Warehouse Zoofari is a partnership between Wellington Zoo and The Warehouse that ... More >>

Wellington Zoo assists with Kākāpō Recovery

Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 2:29 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo Veterinary Science Manager Lisa Argilla has travelled to Whenua Hou/Codfish Island to assist Kākāpō Recovery during this year’s breeding season. More >>

Wellington Zoo welcomes conservation superstar

Thursday, 17 April 2014, 2:26 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo welcomes conservation superstar Daniela Biaggio is Wellington Zoo’s new Conservation Manager – a brand new full-time role created to integrate conservation and sustainability across all areas of the Zoo. This role is critical to expand the ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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