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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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When balloons fly, seabirds die

When balloons fly, seabirds die. We love balloons but when they’re used outdoors, they end up in waterways & oceans around Australia, harming wildlife

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We are a not-for-profit conservation organisation dedicated to fighting wildlife extinction. We do this through breeding and recovery programs for threatened species and by working with visitors and supporters to reduce threats facing endangered wildlife.

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