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Wellington Zoo is committed to a future in conservation and education. It is actively involved in international captive breeding programmes for both native and exotic endangered species.

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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)

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- First New Zealander to be President of WAZA
  - 11 Sep 2023
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  - Wellington Zoo Chief Executive, Karen Fifield MNZM, has been confirmed as the President for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Council, making her the first New Zealander in history to hold this global position.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 2 weeks ago by feedreader
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- Price Changes 1 July 2023
  - 1 Jul 2023
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  - Our prices have changed, and it's good news.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 3 months ago by feedreader
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- Snow Leopard sisters touch down at Wellington Zoo
  - 12 Apr 2023
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  - Wellington, get ready to say ‘Kia ora’ to Snow Leopard sisters, Asha and Manju. Wellington Zoo’s brand-new Snow Leopard habitat opens to visitors on Wednesday 12 April.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 5 months ago by feedreader
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- Wellington Zoo announces recipients of 2022/23 Local Conservation Grants
  - 10 Nov 2022
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  - Wellington Zoo is excited to announce they have selected five local conservation projects to support through their Local Conservation Grants programme.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 10 months ago by feedreader
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- Asha and Manju to arrive in March 2023
  - 10 Oct 2022
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  - We know that you’re just as excited as we are about our fabulous Snow Leopard Project, and the arrival of Asha and Manju to Wellington Zoo. Our community support is helping us bring this exciting project to life.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 11 months ago by feedreader
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- One paw-step forward for our Snow Leopard project.
  - 16 Aug 2022
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  - We're thrilled to announce that Wellington Zoo has received a grant from the Kaupapa Hiranga Tahua Lottery Significant Project Funds of $811,702 to go towards the construction of our Snow Leopard habitat and visitor experience.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 13 months ago by feedreader
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- Wellington Zoo recognised as animal welfare champions
  - 11 Aug 2022
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  - Wellington Zoo has once again been recognised for our commitment to promoting positive animal welfare as we achieve our third consecutive Accreditation through the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA).
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 13 months ago by feedreader
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- Vet Carina reporting from Tasmania
  - 28 Jul 2022
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  - Kia ora everyone, my name is Carina, and I am a Veterinary Technician at The Nest Te Kohanga at Wellington Zoo. Thanks to the Wellington Zoo Conservation Grant, I’m currently in Tasmania for three weeks working with one of our Conservation partners, the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 14 months ago by feedreader
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- Wellington Zoo becomes the first zoo to get Rainbow Tick certification
  - 4 Jul 2022
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  - It’s official, Wellington Zoo has become the first zoo in the world to be accredited with the Rainbow Tick certification.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 15 months ago by feedreader
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- Snow Leopards Update - June 2022
  - 17 Jun 2022
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  - Despite uncooperative weather, the construction of the Snow Leopards habitat is progressing well.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 15 months ago by feedreader
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- The Velvet Queen Fundraising Screenings
  - 17 May 2022
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  - Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters who came along to our fundraising events at Light House Cinema.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 15 months ago by feedreader
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- Wellington Zoo announces recipients of 2021/22 Local Conservation Grants
  - 25 Nov 2021
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  - Wellington Zoo is excited to announce they have selected nine projects to support through their Local Conservation Grants programme.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 22 months ago by feedreader
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- Lions return to Wellington Zoo
  - 24 Nov 2021
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  - Wellington Zoo is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of two young male Lions. The Lions will arrive on Friday (November 26) from Copenhagen Zoo.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 22 months ago by feedreader
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- Keeper Kat reports from Fiordland
  - 5 Nov 2021
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  - Kia ora everyone, my name is Kat and I am a Bird & Herbivore Keeper here at Wellington Zoo. Thanks to Wellington Zoo's Conservation Grant I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to head down south to Milford Sound to assist the Tawaki Project team with some of their field conservation work with Tawaki/Fiordland Crested Penguin.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 22 months ago by feedreader
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- Wellington Zoo and Massey University sign MoU
  - 29 Oct 2021
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  - Wellington Zoo and Massey University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to establish closer ties and identify more exciting opportunities for both parties.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 23 months ago by feedreader
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- Wellington Zoo's Chief Executive confirmed for global position
  - 3 Sep 2021
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  - Wellington Zoo’s Chief Executive, Karen Fifield MNZM has been confirmed as the incoming Vice President for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Council.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 25 months ago by feedreader
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- Light-mantled Sooty Albatross Release
  - 13 Jul 2021
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  - After the recent bad weather in Wellington, our team were finally able to head out on Sunday (4 July) and release a Toroa Pango/Light-mantled Sooty Albatross.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 26 months ago by feedreader
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- Tahi the Kiwi passes away
  - 11 Jun 2021
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  - Tahi the one-legged Kiwi has died recently following a prolonged illness. Wellington Zoo has cared for Tahi at the Zoo for the last 15 years and he was a much-loved part of Wellington Zoo's whānau.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 27 months ago by feedreader
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- Ring-tailed Lemurs touch down at Wellington Zoo
  - 14 May 2021
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  - We are excited to announce the arrival of four female Ring-tailed Lemurs to the Zoo!The Lemurs have arrived from Hamilton Zoo and are currently behind the scenes completing their quarantine and will move in to their newly redeveloped habitat in the Zoo soon.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 28 months ago by feedreader
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- Dave reports on his time in the Cayman Islands
  - 6 May 2021
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  - My name is Dave and I am Wellington Zoo's Team Leader of Reptiles and Invertebrates. In February and March of last year I spent three weeks in the Cayman Islands where I supported the National Trust of Caymans, Blue Iguana Conservation program (formerly the Blue Iguana Recovery Program).
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 28 months ago by feedreader
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- Lionesses Djane and Zahra pass away
  - 8 Apr 2021
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  - Wellington Zoo are deeply saddened after their elderly Lionesses, Djane and Zahra were euthanised today, leaving the Zoo with no Lions. Both Lionesses had been closely monitored by animal care and veterinary staff over the past 18 months due to age-related health concerns, however Djane’s health recently deteriorated.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 29 months ago by feedreader
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- Zoo hosts Newtown neighbours for free at annual Neighbours’ Night
  - 29 Jan 2021
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  - Wellington Zoo hosted its 16th annual Neighbours' Night BBQ on Thursday 28 January. Over 600 local community members braved the heavy rain to enjoy an evening at the Zoo.
  - Accepted from Zoo news scraper 32 months ago by feedreader
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- Kaitlyn reports from Conservation Volunteers New Zealand
  - 15 Dec 2020
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  - Kia ora I'm Kaitlyn Manu and I am one of the Zoo Keepers here at Wellington Zoo. Every year Zoo staff have the opportunity to take an extra week of paid leave to give back to a conservation organisation of their choosing.I have had the pleasure of spending two days of conservation leave with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ).
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 33 months ago by feedreader
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- Sun Bear Behind the Scenes experience
  - 8 Dec 2020
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  - The Zoo is thrilled to announce the introduction of a new Sun Bear Behind the Scenes experience in early 2021.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 33 months ago by feedreader
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- Zoo Keeper Q & A
  - 10 Nov 2020
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  - Do you have what it takes to be a Zoo Keeper? We asked one of our Animal Care Team Leaders, Harmony Neale about her role at Wellington Zoo and how others can get into Zoo Keeping.
  - Accepted from Zoo news scraper 34 months ago by feedreader
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- Joel and James report from Central Otago
  - 22 Oct 2020
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  - Every year the Wellington Zoo Conservation Fund supports several Zoo staff members to assist fieldwork operations around the world. This year Reptile and Invertebrate Keepers, Joel and James have decided to focus their efforts on three species of reptile, the Grand Skink, Otago Skink and Jewelled Gecko found in the wild of Central Otago.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 35 months ago by feedreader
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- Minibeasts Behind the Scenes experience Review
  - 29 Sep 2020
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  - Over the weekend we invited Councillor, Dr Jenny Condie from Wellington City Council and her seven-year-old son, Casimir to have a sneak peek of our new Minibeasts Behind the Scenes experience.In his own words, check out Casimir's review of our newest experience below!
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 36 months ago by feedreader
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- New Behind the Scenes experience launching at the Zoo
  - 22 Sep 2020
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  - We're excited to announce the launch of our new Minibeasts Behind the Scenes experience!
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 36 months ago by feedreader
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- Over 50,000 visitors enjoy the Zoo for free
  - 1 Jul 2020
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  - Wellington Zoo has hosted over 50,000 visitors while entry to the Zoo was free between 16 May and 30 June, 2020.
  - Accepted from Zoo news scraper 39 months ago by feedreader
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- Conserving the 'Flower of the Underworld'
  - 23 Jun 2020
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  - Last year the Wellington Zoo Conservation Local Grants Programme awarded small grants for six projects in the Greater Wellington Region and the Chatham Islands.
  - Accepted from Wellington ZOO 2020 39 months ago by feedreader
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