Wellington Zoo and Animals
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Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo Commits to Whitaker’s Skink Recovery Programme
- Wellington Zoo
- Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo has embarked on a crucial local conservation programme dedicated to breeding Whitaker’s Skinks for release.
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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Karen Fifield MNZM on The World Species Congress - Go Big or Go Home
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- Experts estimate that the accelerated loss of species we’re seeing today is between 1,000 and 10,000 times higher than the natural extinction rate.
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30 New Zealand Conservation Organisations Commit to Species Protection
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- 30 conservation organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand have pledged to protect 50 species as part of the first World Species Congress in history.
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Te Reo Māori name for Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo
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- We are thrilled to announce our new name: Te Nukuao Tūroa o Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington Zoo Trust, which can be abbreviated to Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo.
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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellington Zoo welcomes Lace Monitor Lizards
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- Wellington, say hello to Lace Monitor lizards Darwin and Jannali. The pair will be ready to welcome visitors from Wednesday 3 January, right on time for the Summer Holidays.
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2023 at Wellington Zoo
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- As another year comes to a close, we want to thank everyone that helped us save wildlife and wild places in 2023.
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Giraffe calf born at Wellington Zoo
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- Wellington Zoo has welcomed a new addition to its Giraffe herd: a calf born to parents Zuri and Sunny and the first Giraffe born at Wellington Zoo since 2004.
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Wellington Zoo plays vital role in wildlife conservation, IUCN report confirms
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- The International Union for Conservation of Nature has this month acknowledged the significant contributions of botanic gardens, aquariums, and zoos around the world in their mission to protect wild animals, fungi, and plants.
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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
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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.
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Price Changes 1 July 2023
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- Our prices have changed, and it's good news.
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Snow Leopard sisters touch down at Wellington Zoo
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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.
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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellington Zoo announces recipients of 2022/23 Local Conservation Grants
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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.
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Asha and Manju to arrive in March 2023
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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.
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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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One paw-step forward for our Snow Leopard project.
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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.
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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellington Zoo recognised as animal welfare champions
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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).
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Vet Carina reporting from Tasmania
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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.
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Wellington Zoo becomes the first zoo to get Rainbow Tick certification
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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.
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Snow Leopards Update - June 2022
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- Despite uncooperative weather, the construction of the Snow Leopards habitat is progressing well.
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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The Velvet Queen Fundraising Screenings
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- Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters who came along to our fundraising events at Light House Cinema.
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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellington Zoo announces recipients of 2021/22 Local Conservation Grants
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- Wellington Zoo is excited to announce they have selected nine projects to support through their Local Conservation Grants programme.
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Lions return to Wellington Zoo
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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.
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Keeper Kat reports from Fiordland
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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.
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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellington Zoo and Massey University sign MoU
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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.
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Wellington Zoo's Chief Executive confirmed for global position
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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.
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Light-mantled Sooty Albatross Release
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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.
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Tahi the Kiwi passes away
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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.
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Ring-tailed Lemurs touch down at Wellington Zoo
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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.
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Dave reports on his time in the Cayman Islands
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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).
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Lionesses Djane and Zahra pass away
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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.
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Zoo hosts Newtown neighbours for free at annual Neighbours’ Night
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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.
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Wellington Zoological Gardens, Melrose Crescent, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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