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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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Rehabilitated Lace Monitor released back to the wild

19 September 2018

The team at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre celebrated last week as a rehabilitated Lace Monitor was release back into the wild.

Werribee Zoo has a new hop in its step

18 September 2018

Visitors to Werribee Open Range Zoo can now enjoy a more intimate encounter with the zoo’s native wildlife along the newly-revamped Australian Trail.

National Geographic Photography Pop-up at Melbourne Zoo

17 September 2018

CALLING ALL BUDDING WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS!