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20 March 2019

Hippos get check on World Oral Health Day

Open wide and say “Ahhh!” - it’s World Oral Health Day!

17 March 2019

Lioness Nilo turns seven at Werribee Zoo

Summer might be over, but Werribee Open Range Zoo’s lion pride was still thrilled to tear into some icy pole-shaped enrichment on the weekend in celebration of lioness Nilo’s 7th birthday.

14 March 2019

Growing Melbourne Zoo treasure turns four

Melbourne Zoo’s much-adored, young Western Lowland Gorilla, Kanzi, turns four this week and that means special treats from keepers and volunteers.