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Two tiny Collared Peccaries trotting alongside their mother have made their public debut.

Jave gave birth to the twins on November 24th, and their first weeks were spent bonding with her in the night quarters.

What a year it has been! 

We continued to grow our fighting extinction efforts for threatened wildlife here in Australia and abroad, and Melbourne Zoo turned 150. What better way to say thanks to all our supporters than with a look at the year that was!

Zoos Victoria has ceased all supply arrangements with Laverton Knackery following the presentation of evidence from Animals Australia showing inhumane treatment of horses at their premise.

Baby Sumatran Orang-utan Dewi has celebrated her birthday with a special gluten-free cake and toys.

She also enjoyed the festively-wrapped gift and treat boxes!

Visitors value the beautiful garden setting of Australia’s first zoo.

During Garden Weekend on November 24th and 25th, they can meet the horticultural team that keeps it all looking so great!

Rothschild’s Giraffe Tanzi is on her way to Mogo Zoo in N.S.W., due to arrive midmorning tomorrow.

keepers enticed Tanzi into her travelling crate before 7am today, using tempting taste treats to encourage her to go inside.

On Thursday 25 October, the entire herd of unique elephant sculptures were sold at a spectacular auction event raising more than $450,000 to contribute to Zoos Victoria’s wildlife conservation efforts.

A City Circle tram has been dressed up to feature Zoos Victoria’s 20 priority native threatened species.

Just in time for the official Anniversary to be celebrated on Saturday 6 October, Channel Nine News will present, 'Melbourne Zoo celebrates 150 Years'.