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Zoo Members, welcome to ZooTube! Here, you’ll find videos and podcasts sharing incredible stories about our animals, behind-the-scenes glimpses into our zoos, educational content for all ages, and updates on how we’re working to protect endangered species.

ADORABLE JOEY REVEAL!
Meet 7-month-old Bree, full of life and bouncing energy! On your next visit to Healesville Sanctuary, see if you can spot a joey nestled in their mother’s pouch or hopping playfully around the enclosure.
Published 23 June 2025
Baw Baw Frogs return to a lush mountain gully
In a mammoth effort, close to 3,000 tiny young Baw Baw Frogs have been released to the Baw Baw Plateau from a conservation breeding program at Melbourne Zoo. This trial release site, where the Critically Endangered frog was historically absent, is proving to be a vital success with males released a few years back returning to the site.
Published 23 June 2025
Speaker Series Event: Help us protect nature's tiny and mighty
Australia’s invertebrate biodiversity is at a tipping point, with species disappearing at an alarming rate. But with your help, there is hope. Meet our experts in this exciting on-demand webinar who will share insights into Melbourne Zoo’s new era of invertebrate conservation. Learn about the vital role invertebrates play in our ecosystems, and the urgent, groundbreaking work being done to protect these tiny but mighty creatures. Donate to help us protect nature’s tiny and mighty today: zoo.org.au/donate-today.
Published 23 June 2025
Leadbeater's possum magical new home!
More than a decade in the making a mixed pair of Leadbeater’s Possums are settling into a new habitat next to Healesville Sanctuary igniting hope for this Victorian Faunal Emblem which is a critically endangered species. For the first time, Lowland male Mercury and Highland female Narvi [pron: Nar-vee] have been released into the Coranderrk Bushland Nature Conservation Reserve (adjoining the Sanctuary) to establish a new colony.
Published 18 June 2025
Watching animals = Important science!
For Amy-Rose and her team, observing how and where animals spend their time is just one of many ways Animal Welfare Research Officers work with animal care staff to create thriving lives for our animals. Thanks to Petstock Amy-Rose has been able to continue to work with the Elephant Trail team and their big move from Melbourne Zoo to Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Published 18 June 2025
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Free-flight training a Barking Owl
Keeper Shaun takes us behind the scenes of how they train a new bird for their free-flight Spirits of the Sky presentation. Keepers use visual cues to give the birds information so they understand what they are being asked to do, and use food as positive reinforcement so they can learn when they get it right.
Published 6 June 2025
Triple root canal for Sumatran Tiger Hutan!
It takes a brave dentist—and an even braver tiger—to tackle three root canals in one sitting. Just ask Hutan, Melbourne Zoo’s 15-year-old, 110kg Sumatran Tiger, who needed two hours under anaesthetic to sort out three damaged teeth that he earned the hard way—by chomping down on bones.
Published 6 June 2025
It's a frog-breeding bonanza!
It's a small step for science, but a giant leap for frog-kind 🐸 Melbourne Zoo's Amphibian Specialist Keepers have successfully bred two of Victoria's most cryptic frog species for the first time - the Watson's Tree Frog and the Southern Giant Burrowing Frog. The Amphibian Bushfire Recovery Centre at Melbourne Zoo is funded by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Program. The Watson’s Tree Frog recovery program is supported by the DEECA Greater Melbourne Nature Fund.
Published 30 May 2025
Elephant pumpkin mayhem!
The elephants received a donation of large pumpkins from a family through connection with the MZ Foodstore. The daughter, Ebony, grew these pumpkins and it was her dream to give them to a zoo animal. The elephants were quick to smash them, and they were all consumed quickly!
Published 30 May 2025
Nothing but crunchin' Tree-Kangaroo goodness!
Our favourite Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo joey Mungili is taking part in the International Crunch-a-thon to help raise awareness of the endangered species. If you search the hashtag #treeroocrunchathon2025, you can see all the Tree-kangaroos across the world crunching for conservation. Need an ASMR fix? Then listen to this… SOUND ON!
Published 21 May 2025
Let's hear it for the little guys!
In a historic first, Guthega Skinks bred at Healesville Sanctuary have been released in Victoria’s Bogong High Plains, giving fresh hope to the Endangered alpine species. The pioneer pairs – the first of their kind to have mixed genetics from Kosciusko National Park in New South Wales and the Victorian alps - are expected to produce a new generation of lizards with greater resilience to climate change. The Guthega Skink Recovery Program is a joint effort between Zoos Victoria and Snowline Ecology.
Published 21 May 2025
Daisy the dog is searching for Dragons!
Zoos Victoria’s Wildlife Detection Dog Squad has achieved a first for Australian conservation by training dogs to find the Critically Endangered Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon in the wild.
In a newly published study, the team reveals a game-changing method that could transform how we protect some of Australia’s most elusive reptiles.
Published 5 May 2025
Helmeted Honeyeaters released to Bunurong Country
For the first time in almost half a century, Critically Endangered Helmeted Honeyeaters have returned to Cardinia in southeast Victoria, where they were once found until the Ash Wednesday bushfires in 1983.
On an autumnal May morning, 21 iconic yellow and black birds bred at Healesville Sanctuary fluttered off into their new forest home on Bunurong Country, establishing a crucial third wild population in the fight against their extinction. Since 2018 the Victorian Government has invested over $8 million in the Faunal Emblems Program, to support the recovery of the Helmeted Honeyeater and Leadbeater’s Possums– improving the long-term conservation and health of both species. It has taken multiple partners, the Recovery Team and four decades to reach this historic milestone.
Zoos Victoria is grateful for the generous financial support provided by philanthropic donors.
Published 9 May 2025
The sweet sound of the Baw Baw Frog!
Have you noticed a distinctive croak at the end of our videos? Threatened Species Biologist Deon lets us know why it's such a special sound.
Published 7 May 2025
IT'S WORLD KOALA DAY
Enjoy this throw back of Keeper Craig talking about all the amazing traits that make koalas so unique and adorable! Meet a couple of Healesville's resident koalas, Noojee and Emily.
Published 3 May 2025

Changing Australia: Zoos Victoria CEO on fighting animal extinction and ethics
Catch Zoos Victoria CEO Dr Jenny Gray’s recent appearance on Radio National Breakfast.
Published 24 April 2025
Trail Of The Elephants - A New Home For The Herd: Episode 3
Have you been following our mini-series Trail of the Elephants – A New Home for the Herd? We’re excited to share that the third and final episode is now live exclusively for members!
After years of careful planning, the big moment finally arrived. The herd of nine elephants made their historic move to Werribee Open Range Zoo. With Melbourne Zoo ready to say goodbye and the new habitat at Werribee prepared to welcome them, it was time. Go behind the scenes with our keepers as they share the incredible journey and witness touching moments of the elephants settling into their new home.
Published 14 April 2025
Trail Of The Elephants - A New Home For The Herd: Episode 2
The second episode of our exclusive elephant move mini-series is now live for members! This episode follows the dedicated elephant team as they take critical steps toward one of the most significant animal relocations in Zoos Victoria’s history. Watch as the dream of moving all nine elephants to their expansive new home at Werribee begins to take shape.
Published 10 April 2025
MEET MUNGILI, OUR ADORABLE MEMBER-NAMED TREE-KANGAROO JOEY
Mungili is now out and about at Healesville Sanctuary, and cuter than ever!
Join Keeper Katherine, who has over a decade of experience caring for this endangered species, for a morning with Tree-Kangaroos Mani and Mungili.
Published 1 April 2025
Trail Of The Elephants - A New Home For The Herd: Episode 1
Published 27 March 2025
Keepers update - How are the Elephants settling in at Werribee Open Range Zoo?
Published 13 March 2025
Take a walk on the wild side - through a Snow Leopards habitat!
Published 27 February 2025
The Healing touch: Soft tissue therapy helps an elderly Camel
Published 27 February 2025
SANCTUARY AFTER HOURS AT HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY
Published 20 February 2025
First Look: Werribee Open Range Zoo welcomes nine majestic Asian Elephants!
First Look: New Elephant Habitat at Werribee Open Range Zoo!
Luk Chai is on the move!
It's a BABY Bonanza!
MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE: SPIRITS OF THE SKY TRAINING SESSION
We're excited to offer an exclusive, members-only Spirits of the Sky training session at Healesville Sanctuary these school holidays!
Join us in the flight arena where our keepers will give you a behind-the-scenes look at a private training session. Gain unique insights into the care and relationships built up over the years between the native birds and dedicated keepers. Each session is unique, shaped by what the birds choose to do in the moment—making every visit truly one-of-a-kind. Please present your membership card to gain entry at the arena.
11am – 11.15am
9, 16, 23 & 30 JANUARY 2025
For now, enjoy this sneak peek training session with Fergie the Long-billed Corella, Keeper Jessica, and Animal Training Coordinator Katrina.
Published 27 December 2024
It's a Hippo Bonanza!
COLLINS STREET FALCON SOARS AFTER EPIC RESCUE AND REHAB JOURNEY
let's celebrate 2024
A PLATYPUS MIRACLE AT CHRISTMAS CREEK!
After 10 months of expert care at Healesville Sanctuary, a young platypus has been released back into the wild. Rescued by cyclists after being found alone and underweight on a hot February day, he now thrives in his new home at Christmas Creek, chosen for its rich habitat and flowing waterways.
Published 04 December 2024
DETECTION DOG PODCAST
Ever wondered how experts find and protect elusive Platypuses in the wild? Wildlife Detection Dog Officer Naomi Hodgens and Platypus Specialist Dr. Jessica Thomas from Healesville Sanctuary recently joined the K9 Conservationists podcast to share fascinating insights into their work tracking Platypuses in Coranderrk Creek.
Tune in to learn more about these incredible conservation efforts.
Published 12 November 2024
three new meerkat pups join the mob
Melbourne Zoo has welcomed three new adorable Meerkat pups to mum Toto and dad Malu. This is the third litter of pups to these doting parents and their older siblings help out a lot with pup care duties.
Watch the latest video of the Meerkats at Melbourne Zoo on the Zoos Victoria YouTube channel or visit Melbourne Zoo to see them yourself, they grow up fast so don't delay.
Published 04 November 2024
TEENY TINY BUT MIGHTY
Zoos Victoria has teamed up with ARIA award winning children’s music group, Teeny Tiny Stevie's to produce a song in honour of the Victoria Grassland Earless Dragon, A Tiny Dragon.
Watch the music video and next time you visit Melbourne Zoo, bring your dancing shoes and have a dance in the Dragon Disco (next to Reptile House). Don't forget to visit Keeper Kids to see the dragon and learn more about the work underway to save the species.
Published 23 October 2024
Your Tote Collectible bag is now on sale
This year we need your help to support a recently rediscovered local legend and one of the most threatened species in the world, the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon.
The sale of every Totes for Wildlife bag directly supports the conservation of the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon, helping us discover more about wild dragons and how they use the environment.
Published 11 October 2024