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Wellington Zoo - Latest News [Page 9]

Wgtn Zoo celebrating Conservation Week with Do at the Zoo

Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 10:55 am | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo is celebrating Conservation Week with Do at the Zoo this Sunday 15 September. More >>

Wellington Zoo deeply saddened by passing of Cheetah

Monday, 2 September 2013, 3:06 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo staff have suffered another blow today with the passing of Delta, one of the Zoo’s two male Cheetah. More >>

Wellington Zoo devastated by passing of Sumatran Tiger

Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 9:56 am | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo staff and community were devastated today by the passing of the Zoo’s female Sumatran Tiger, Cantik. More >>

Wellington Zoo Caring For Critically Endangered Rowi

Friday, 16 August 2013, 5:38 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo has taken two Rowi into its care that have been brought in by the Department of Conservation, to be treated by the veterinary team at The Nest Te Kōhanga. More >>

Winter Wednesdays return to Wellington Zoo

Monday, 5 August 2013, 3:19 pm | Wellington Zoo

As a midwinter treat for all its hardy visitors, Wellington Zoo is again running its highly popular Winter Wednesday promotion throughout August. Every visitor that makes a midweek trip to see our beautiful animals on any Wednesday throughout August ... More >>

Wellington Zoo to support Cotton Top Tamarins

Monday, 29 July 2013, 12:28 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo is delighted to recognise our newest conservation partner: Proyecto Titi, an organisation working to help protect critically endangered Cotton Top Tamarins and their natural habitats in Colombia. More >>

Wellington Zoo open as usual

Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 10:00 am | Wellington Zoo

All is well at Wellington Zoo after the weekend’s 6.5 earthquake: the animals and staff are safe, and there is no structural damage to the Zoo to report.The Zoo was open on Monday as per usual. More >>

Wellington Zoo ‘World’s Best and Most Fascinating’

Friday, 19 July 2013, 3:46 pm | Wellington Zoo

No longer content with being ‘the best little zoo in the world’, New Zealand’s first zoo has recently ranked number one in a online guide showcasing the top ten ‘Best and Most Fascinating Zoos in the World’, collated by popular destination ... More >>

Wellington Zoo wins big at Gold Awards

Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:45 pm | Wellington Zoo

Last night Wellington Zoo won the prestigious Vibrant Gold Award at the 2013 Wellington Gold Awards – its second Gold Award in the last four years, after taking out the Green Gold award in 2010. More >>

Wellington Zoo First in the World to Achieve carboNZero Cert

Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:02 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo is the first zoo in the world to achieve carboNZero Certification, making it a global leader in sustainability and care for the environment. More >>

Zoo News

Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 12:20 pm | Wellington Zoo

Zoo News - Hero HQ Opening, Palm Oil Workshops, Conservation Connections and More More >>

Critically ill Royal Penguin passes away

Friday, 22 February 2013, 9:54 am | Wellington Zoo

For the past five days, the veterinary team at The Nest Te Kōhanga at Wellington Zoo have been caring for a critically ill Royal Penguin that was found by a member of the community at Tora beach in the Wairarapa, north of Wellington. More >>

Impress your loved one with a romantic night at the Zoo

Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 10:31 am | Wellington Zoo

Impress your loved one with a romantic night at the Zoo Treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening in beautiful, natural surroundings. The Zoo is open this Valentine’s Day from 5pm-8.30pm for visitors aged 18 years and ... More >>

Wellington Zoo treating second critically endangered Taiko

Friday, 1 February 2013, 5:32 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo has welcomed a critically endangered Chatham Island Taiko that was flown to the Zoo today from the Chatham Islands to be treated by the team at The Nest Te Kōhanga. More >>

Wellington Zoo connects record numbers of people with nature

Friday, 21 December 2012, 12:37 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo connects record numbers of people with nature With just a few weeks left in 2012, Wellington Zoo is celebrating another fantastic year, filled with milestones and achievements. “2012 has been a great year for Wellington Zoo” said James ... More >>

Wellington Zoo’s Bush Builders

Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 10:57 am | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo’s Bush Builders programme has had a busy year, helping six Wellington schools to connect with nature. With a specialist Educator leading the way, the environmental education programme reaches its final phase this week. More >>

Wellington Zoo Spreads Wings for Conservation

Thursday, 22 November 2012, 10:47 am | Wellington Zoo

With support from the Wellington Zoo Conservation Fund, Wellington Zoo is sending two intrepid staff to assist with conservation projects in the wild. More >>

Wellington Zoo Kākā take flight

Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 4:53 pm | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo bid farewell to five Kākā, who will make their new home in Hawke’s Bay. More >>

Dominion Post reinforce partnership with Wellington Zoo

Monday, 29 October 2012, 10:52 am | Wellington Zoo

Two iconic Wellington institutions have cemented their partnership, with The Dominion Post renewing as a sponsor of the Wellington Zoo Trust. More >>

Avian experts spread their wings at Wellington Zoo

Monday, 1 October 2012, 10:10 am | Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo is excited to welcome a second avian medicine expert to the Veterinary Team at The Nest Te Kōhanga. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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