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IOOF and Zoos Victoria Access for All 2012

Zoos Victoria, with the support of IOOF, offer schools from disadvantaged and regionally isolated areas the opportunity to apply for funding to visit either Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo or Healesville Sanctuary to attend an interactive education session in 2012.

13 March 2012
Stuttering Frog on greenery

Leaping ahead of extinction

This weekend, March 3rd/4th, you are invited to join Zoos Victoria in their support of conservation efforts for amphibians across the globe by enjoying some very special frog-focused family activities at Melbourne Zoo.

1 March 2012
Puggle pair

Platypus twins! Puggle pair on parade

Healesville Sanctuary has celebrated another world first breeding success with the arrival of twin Platypus known as 'puggles'.



The twins, a boy and a girl, went on display today at Healesville Sanctuary, for a limited time only.



20 February 2012
Tiger cub birthday treat

Tiger cubs 2nd birthday

Sumatran Tiger brothers Hutan and Aceh enjoyed special treats on their second birthday, featuring chicken drumsticks and extra lean mince. The brothers, who were born in the litter of four that included the two girls Indrah and Rani.

13 February 2012
Rescued Leadbeater Possum

Three Leadbeater's Possums from Lake Mountain brought into care

The last three known remaining Leadbeater's Possums from Lake Mountain have been rescued and safely delivered to Healesville Sanctuary following ongoing concern for their survival.



13 February 2012
Mini Mali

Mali could be in your school!

Melbourne Zoo's flagship event, Mali in the City, will grace the streets of Melbourne during August to help celebrate our 150th Anniversary year. A sister event will engage school students in the celebrations.

2 February 2012
Rhino in jungle

Fisher-Price Little People take over Toddler Tuesdays!

To celebrate the launch of the Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers range, Fisher-Price will proudly support Werribee Zoo’s Toddler Tuesdays between February and April 2012.

1 February 2012
Baby crocodile

Crocodile conservation commitment

Melbourne Zoo is proud to announce a new partnership with Lacoste and Save Your Logo which will greatly benefit the endangered Philippines Crocodile.

27 January 2012
Baby wombat

Celebrate all things Australian this Australia Day!

Where better to celebrate Australia Day than at Healesville Sanctuary?

We're inviting everyone to celebrate in true Aussie style this Australia Day.

24 January 2012
Mali's 2nd birthday

Mali milestone

 

The first elephant calf ever born at Melbourne Zoo celebrated her second birthday by squashing her 2-shaped birthday cake and splashing around in the pool.

17 January 2012