Win the Keys to the Zoo

For your chance to win...   A WILD ZOO ADVENTURE
Simply upload your best animal impressions for your chance to win a year long pass to the zoo and behind the scenes experience.

Victoria Zoos are offering the one lucky person the opportunity to win the keys to the zoo for an entire year!

Milestone for Mali -- formerly known as Baby!

At just over two months old, Asian Elephant calf Mali would be one of the youngest individuals ever to have a book written about her!  

There's not long to wait before Mali: My Baby Book becomes available on March 26th.  

Elephant calf Mali is continuing to grow at a rapid rate!

She's drinking abouit 12 litres a day of mother Dokkoon's rich milk, and the result is that she's putting on about a kilo a day -- her most recent weight was  186 kg, well up on her birthweight of 110kg .  

Wildlife Warning on Our Roads

As collisions with animals on Victorian roads continue to rise, RACV and Zoos Victoria's partnership has never been more important, through the Wildlife Connect 13 11 11 service.

Chocolate is good for Bilbies

This Easter you can make a chocolate choice the helps the Australian Bilby.

This native species is under threat in the wild due to the impact on their habitat from rabbits. So this Easter, you can help this native animal by buying chocolate Bilbies instead of Easter eggs or chocolate bunnies.

The latest from Taronga Zoo - STEADY AS HE GOES OVERNIGHT

Taronga Zoo's newborn male Asian Elephant calf continued to make progress overnight. His dedicated keepers, who monitored the newborn throughout the night, were delighted that the calf has begun to suckle from his mother, Porntip, unassisted and moving around without help.

Name our new baby Platypus

Healesville Sanctuary is thrilled to announce the arrival of a new baby Platypus who poked his head out for the first time on Valentine's Day. Help us name him!
The winner will receive a family pass to Healesville Sanctuary and a behind-the-scenes experience to meet the new baby Platypus.

Giraffe Harold takes a walk on the wild side

Giraffe Harold has been released from quarantine and is making new friends in the wide open grassy plains at Werribee Open Range Zoo. The friendly 18 month old giraffe was in quarantine for several weeks following a 700 kilometre road trip from his former home, Monarto Zoo in South Australia.

‘Mali' wins public poll as our Baby Elephant's new name

Melbourne Zoo's baby elephant has a new name thanks to the overwhelming number of Victorians who voted for Mali.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings announced the winning name of the Zoo's cutest addition which won 23,143 votes out of the 34,325 votes cast - a strong 67 per cent.

Children's Dance and Music Wonderland coming soon!

Werribee Open Range Zoo is THE zoo for little kids with three exciting new activities for children under five years old. An imaginative interactive dance centre called Village Dance Party, a new musical Junior Safari bus tour and a fun-filled Mini Zoo Keeper experience will be launched on Tuesday 23 March.

Giraffe Kona reunited with brother

Giraffe Kona is settling well into his new home at Werribee Open Range Zoo after his 700 kilometre road trip from Monarto Zoo, south west of Adelaide. Kona proved popular with many residents in country towns, with dozens of people lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the young giraffe. Kona and his crew of Zoo Keepers and Vets stopped in several towns including Bordertown, Nhill, Horsham and Ballarat.

Melbourne Zoo’s Baby Elephant to get a Thai name

Voting starts tomorrow 17/2/10!
Melbourne Zoo’s one month old baby elephant will be christened a Thai name that represents the floral heritage of Thailand, following a public competition, Premier John Brumby said.

Mr Brumby today launched the public naming competition for the baby elephant so the Victorian community could get involved and vote in an online poll to choose between five names.

Victorians get first peek at new Baby Elephant

Victorian families will have the chance to see Melbourne Zoo's baby elephant for the first time tomorrow, Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings announced today.

The latest addition to the Melbourne Zoo was born in the early hours of January 16 and is the first baby elephant born at the Zoo in its 148 year history.

Remembering Black Saturday

Healesville Sanctuary will mark the Black Saturday anniversary with one minute's silence on Sunday at noon.

Visitors will also be invited to wear a yellow ribbon which will be available at the Sanctuary this weekend, courtesy of Spotlight.

Day 21 Baby Elephant Update

05/02/10
Both Dokkoon and her calf are recovering well from the difficult birth, and Dokkoon is developing some excellent mothering instincts.   Baby is very active, toddling around Dokkoon's legs for most of the time, but sometimes venturing a bit further away.   Baby is feeding at least once an hour. 

Newest zoo member taking it all in his stride

Visitors will soon be able to meet the latest addition to the family at Werribee Open Range Zoo: Harold, an 18 month old giraffe from Monarto Zoo in South Australia. Harold made the 700 kilometre road trip on December 29 and is currently in quarantine. But in a few weeks he will be stretching his legs in the Lower Savannah with four other giraffe: Tony, Kinta, Amani and Thembi. His older brother, Kona, will be joining the growing herd later this month. We'll keep you posted when the brothers are reunited.

Day 7 Baby Elephant Update

22/01/10
Melbourne Zoo's first Asian Elephant calf remains in the elephant barn with her mother Dokkoon.  The birth was difficult and exhausting for Dokkoon who has spent the first week since her calf was born recovering.  The calf is alert, active and playful, however, this is still a critical period for the newborn calf.  Both mum and baby are still being monitored round the clock by Zoo staff.

Day 5 Baby Elephant Update

20/01/10
Dokkoon has taken her first real rest since the birth of the calf.  She has snoozed standing up since giving birth, but she has now lain down for the first time for a quick nap.  

Day 2 Baby Elephant Update

17/01/10
The Zoo's newest mother, Asian Elephant Dokkoon, is recuperating in the barn after a strenuous delivery early on Saturday morning.

Dokkoon Delivers

16/01/10
Female Asian Elephant Born at 1:10am. The first baby elephant in Melbourne Zoo's 147-year history was born early today to the delight of tired but ecstatic Zoo staff.

Letaba gets the ok from German expert

Be the first to see "Back of House" at Werribee Open Range Zoo these school holidays!

‘The Zoo’ series back on Channel 7

The amazing documentary series ‘The Zoo' is having an encore season, every day at 5pm on Channel 7. This documentary program takes viewers behind the scenes at our three zoos: Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, and Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Rhythm of Africa season just a drum beat away

Wild Sea Now Open

Melbourne Zoo's biggest ever exhibit is now open.  The $20 million Wild Sea exhibit features the wonders of Victoria's coast and ocean.

Zoo launches Beads for Wildlife campaign

Seals Settling In

The seals and penguins have just moved into their new homes, and they're settling in now before Wild Sea opens to visitors on Wednesday, December 9^th.

Tassie Devil Naming Competition

Healesville Sanctuary is celebrating the birth of 27 bouncing baby Tassie Devils as part of its important breeding program to help save the iconic species from the threat of extinction. As part of the celebration, there is an exclusive chance to help name one of the babies  and win a weekend  getaway package including a special meet and greet with the newly named youngster.

Twilight Shopping at Healesville Sanctuary

With every dollar spent supporting its amazing work with Australia's native wildlife, Healesville Sanctuary's Twilight Shopping Night on Thursday 12 November 2009 will be the perfect opportunity to beat the Christmas rush.

National Ride to Work Day

Healesville Sanctuary staff have proven that you don't need formal bike paths to ride to work.

Children's Week 2009

Children's Week 2009 will be launched at the Melbourne Zoo on Sunday 25 October 2009 with FREE entry for children 15 years and under. (Adults and young people over 15 will need to pay the entry fee into the Zoo.)
On Saturday 31 October at Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo there is a lot of special things to see and do with FREE entry for children 15 years and under. (Adults and young people over 15 will need to pay the entry fee into Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo).

Frog spotlighting on offer! Limited places only!

Discover Where The Wild Things Are

Discover Where The Wild Things Are At Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary on 28 & 29 November.

A Year of Milestones

Healesville Sanctuary, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Melbourne Zoo celebrated births and new arrivals in a financial year packed with milestones.

Coranderrk Calling

Join us in our favourite frog activity for the year! As part of National Frog Week celebrations, participants can enjoy an exploration of local frogs in the Healesville area with a Coranderrk Frogs Walk'n'Talk .

Rejuvenation Photography Exhibition

Come to Healesville Sanctuary 10 October - 8 November 2009 and see an exhibition of magnificent photographs by the junior finalists in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Spring Photography Exhibition.  

Werribee Open Range Zoo springs into action to help save frogs

Platypus Convention

For the first time in 10 years, experts in the Platypus species met last month to discuss all things webbed, billed and absolutely unique to Australia.

Colobus Monkey Born

Melbourne Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of a baby Black and White Colobus monkey.

Zoo exhibit 'Kubu River Hippos' wins another accolade

Comics Join Forces with Tigers to say Don't Palm us Off

Claire Hooper (Network Ten's Good News Week), Josh Thomas (Network Ten's Talkin' 'bout Your Generation) and Tom Ballard (triple j's Tom & Alex) joined forces with Melbourne Zoo's Tigers Ramalon and Binjai to raise awareness about the impact of palm oil on Sumatran Tiger habitat.

Getaway on an overnight Zoo adventure!

YOU LITTLE DEVILS!!

MOST SUCCESSFUL BREEDING SEASON EVER

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH STEVE PARISH

World-renowned photographer, Steve Parish will be taking budding photographers on an inspiring journey into wildlife photography at Healesville Sanctuary later this month.

Hurry! Last days of Smugglers Beware Exhibit!

Milestone for Conservation Campaign

More than 10,000 old mobile phones have now been collected in the campaign to assist gorilla conservation in Africa launched at Melbourne Zoo by primate expert Dr. Jane Goodall in October 2008.

Fly High At Healesville Sanctuary These School Holidays

New 'mane' attraction at Zoo!

There is a new 'mane' attraction at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Visitors now have an opportunity to see our two male lions at extremely close range.

Zoo vets enjoy success in leaps and bounds

Vets at Werribee Open Range Zoo have successfully saved the leg of a frog and removed an aching tooth from an African Wild Dog. 

Threatened Species Survival Program

Believed extinct for more than 80 years, the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect is back from the brink thanks to a species survival program at Melbourne Zoo.

The Adventures of Benni the Koala

Benni the Koala is becoming quite the adventurer!  At just over nine months old, he's starting to leave Mum Mia to venture into the big wide world. 

Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo - No Smoking Venues

Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo will be smoke-free venues from Tuesday 1 September.

Endangered Insect Hatching

World-first footage shows the birth of a nymph Lord Howe Island Stick Insect, part of Melbourne Zoo's endangered species breeding program for insects previously believed extinct for more than 80 years.

Orang-utan Conservation Crisis

Asia's only Great Apes could vanish from the wild in only ten years without immediate action to protect their habitat, and a campaign just launched at Melbourne Zoo aims to gain community support to protect their rainforest homes.

Daily veterinary challenges: BIG and small

Every week our experienced veterinarians face all kinds of challenges when they treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Join us on their latest adventures!

Schools get creative to save our native grasslands

Two school classes have won a Planting Day at Werribee Open Range Zoo through a Poster Competition that encouraged students to take action for habitat loss.

Pygmy Hippo calf arrival

Nine-month-old Pygmy Hippo ‘Monifa' has arrived at Melbourne Zoo from her birthplace at Taronga Zoo.

Rare waterfowls born at Zoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating the arrival of eight tiny Cape Barren Geese chicks.

Zoo success with breeding endangered Addax

Werribee Open Range Zoo's great success with breeding the highly endangered Addax antelope will assist breeding programs at other Australian Zoos.

Close encounter of the raptor kind

14 year old Tony Missen was an eager participant in Healesville Sanctuary's Birds of Prey Encounter program.

Successful return to the wild for injured pelican

Healesville Sanctuary celebrated the successful rehabilitation and release of an Australian Pelican back to Lilydale Lake this week.

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