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National Geographic Photography exhibition, 8 Sep–30 Nov

Melbourne Zoo will be the first venue in the world to unveil 50 Greatest Wildlife Photographs, an outdoor exhibition curated by National Geographic. Free with general admission. For a limited time only.

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New species arrives at Werribee Zoo

22 August 2018

It’s been quite a journey for the zoo’s newest members – a herd of African antelope called Nyala – from across the Tasman Sea to the plains of Werribee Open Range Zoo.

World Orang-utan Day 2018

17 August 2018

Bring on the monkey business, as Melbourne Zoo’s six orang-utans prepare to celebrate World Orang-utan Day this Sunday 19 August.

Lion cubs celebrate first birthday

13 August 2018

Lion siblings Ilola, Asali, Ato and Lwazi have celebrated their first birthday at Werribee Open Range Zoo by tucking into giant, animal-friendly papier-mâché cupcakes.