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Zookeeper Vlog update 
August 25, 2010

Keeper Lucas shows us some of the physical changes that Kulab has experienced over the final stages of her pregnancy and how the baby will travel from it's current spot out into the big wide world

Zookeeper Vlog update 
July 16, 2010

What's this trunk thingy for? from Zoos Victoria on Vimeo.

Our baby elephant Mali is now 6 months old and has tripled her birth weight! Her keeper Erin tells us about her latest milestones and adventures. She also shares how Kulab is coping with the final stages of her pregnancy and how the keepers are feeling about being 2nd time parents.

Zookeeper Vlog update 
May 6, 2010

Keeper Lucas updates us on Mali's progress. She is now spending most of her day with the whole female herd, especially her best friend Num Oi. One of her favorite activities is her morning shower- very cute!

Zookeeper Vlog update 
February 9, 2010

Melbourne Zoo's first ever baby elephant makes her public debut and enjoys her first swim. Zookeeper Erin tells us more about the calf's unique personality and our (as yet un-named) baby girl shows us why she has captured so many hearts already

Zookeeper Vlog update 
December 23, 2009


Tully updates us on how the keepers and Dokkoon are coping with the very last stage of her pregnancy. She could give birth any day now so please send her your positive thoughts this Christmas!


Zookeeper Vlog update 
November 25 2009


Melbourne Zoo elephant keeper Tully updates us on Dokkoon's progress and how the keepers are getting ready for Melbourne Zoo's first ever baby elephant! The birth could happen any time from now on so everyone's getting excited.


Zookeeper Vlog update 
July 2009


Melbourne Zoo elephant keeper Tully updates us on the progress of our two pregnant elephants, Dokkoon and Kulab, and how we've started 'babyproofing' the barn in readiness for a Christmas baby calf.



Zookeeper Vlog update 
December 2008


Melbourne Zoo elephant keeper Tully updates us on Dokkoons pregnancy and how we're helping her keep fit and active.

Dokkoon pregnancy Update- 4 month ultrasound
July 2008



Melbourne Zoo vet Dr. Michael Lynch walks us through the ultrasound taken at the 4 month mark of Dokkoons pregnancy. Using state of the art technology we are able to see a 3D view of the developing elephant calf.