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Chimp creative enrichment
31 Dec 2005
Challenging the Chimpanzees - Wellington Zoo's chimpanzees experienced creative enrichment of a special kind on 16 December 2005 when primary school children from Mount Cook School in Wellington handed over toys they had designed for the chimps to enjoy.
The Truth about Great Apes
8 Dec 2005
Want to know the truth about King Kong and his relatives?
Zoo Partnership Breeding Programme a Success
1 Dec 2005
A critically endangered Campbell Island Teal egg from Wellington Zoo has successfully hatched at Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre, announced Wellington Zoo Bird Keeper, Chris Castles.
Pack the Bus
21 Nov 2005
Looking forward to Christmas? Join More FM, The Breeze, Wellington Zoo and other Wellington businesses in helping less fortunate people enjoy their Christmas by packing The Bus full of new or pre-loved toys for the children at the The Wellington City Mission.
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31 Oct 2005
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Arranged Affair for Wellington Zoo Gibbons
31 Oct 2005
Wellington Zoos latest arrival, Robyn the Gibbon, experienced life in the arms of a different male for the first time when she was released into her new home with mate Vilson.
Bowling for Rhinos
19 Oct 2005
Sixty Wellington Zoo staff, family and friends will raise money for the Australasian zoos effort, Bowling for Rhinos, to help save the critically endangered Asian Rhinoceros on 25 October at Bowland Porirua.
Wellington Zoo Treats Visually Impaired Children to Behind the Scenes
19 Oct 2005
Four Vodafone Wellington Lions Rugby players and a behind the scenes tour proved to be a day to remember for a group of children from the Royal Foundation of the Blind late last month.
Oracle's Corporate Challenge
18 Oct 2005
Late in September, a team of eight eager volunteers from Oracle spent the day at Wellington Zoo painting our historic Elephant House. Oracle also kindly donated the paint for the job.
Wellington Zoo Christmas Functions
10 Oct 2005
Looking for a unique venue for your Christmas function?
Wellington Zoo's Green Machine
3 Oct 2005
Wellington Zoo is walking the conservation talk with the release of its 2004/05 Annual Report which is online at Annual Report 2004/05 rather than in print.
Wild Summer Nights
9 Sep 2005
The Zoo's extended opening hours - Wild Summer Nights - will not take place this year.
Cheetah Encounters Go Live
7 Sep 2005
Wellington Zoo has officially pounced into its interactive close experience Cheetah Encounters with Cheetah teenagers Charlie and Delta.
New Zoo Desktop Wallpapers
18 Aug 2005
Now you can download your favourite animal wallpaper onto your desktop!
Rare Twins Born at Wellington Zoo
15 Aug 2005
A rare set of Day Gecko twins and a third baby Gecko are the latest native births at Wellington Zoo.
Check out our Conservation Week story
21 Jul 2005
Completing the loop From Poop to Zoop ZooDoo is a manure-based compost produced from recycling the waste of exotic animals at Wellington Zoo, Auckland Zoo and Orana Park Wildlife Centre. Like any composted product, ZooDoo is 100% natural and highly concentrated.
Wellington Zoo Conservation Out of the Closet
20 Jun 2005
Groups visiting the Wellington Zoo Living Room may be surprised to find dead animals, birds and reptiles in a place more commonly known to display live species.
Animal Vaccination; A Wellington Zoo Guide
13 Jun 2005
Bribing your cat to swallow medicine may seem like a difficult task, but for Wellington Zoo's Animal Conditioning and Veterinary teams, vaccinating Lion cubs, Zulu and Malik is an entirely different kettle of fish.
Zoo Skink Shoots to Fame
2 Jun 2005
Scales and a blue tongue have proven appealing for an Auckland Hip Hop group who have called upon Wellington Zoo’s Blue Tongue Skink to appear in their music video.
Zoo Ahoy!
27 May 2005
Six Meerkat and one male Serval arriving at Wellington Zoo today are the latest in a series of animal arrivals destined to increase endangered species population numbers through breeding programmes at the Zoo.
Zoo Horticulture; More than just Gardening
24 May 2005
Recently captivating an audience at Berhampore Nursery in Wellington, Wellington Zoo Horticulturalist, Tony Kelly presented his knowledge on 'Attracting Native Birds Using Native Plants'.
Winter Newsletter - Click to View
23 May 2005
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New African Monkey Discovered
23 May 2005
A previously unknown monkey species has been found in the mountains of southern Tanzania.
Turtle Power! Wellington Zoo Turtles on a Mission
16 May 2005
Three glassy-eyed, Snake-necked Turtles have left Wellington Zoo after 20 years to begin their new life at New Zealands National Aquarium in Napier.
Wellington Zoo's Animal Delights
26 Apr 2005
Frozen mice, chicks and Tamarin smoothies are not the delights a normal household plans to store in their freezer, but for Wellington Zoo this is the usual stash.
Wellington Zoo Mimics Reality
22 Apr 2005
Naturalistic enclosures are fast becoming Wellington Zoo's specialty, but the Zoo's horticultural work is often overshadowed by the unique animals.
Rare Bird Reared at Wellington Zoo
20 Apr 2005
Endangered in the wild of South America, Wellington Zoo has recently been successful in breeding a Maroon-bellied Conure chick.
Wellington Zoo Centenary Set to be Wild
19 Apr 2005
Chimpanzee tea parties may be an attraction of the past, but Wellington Zoo is about to restore these memories along with other history and memorabilia for their Centenary beginning in October next year.
Otters multiply at Wellington Zoo
12 Apr 2005
Wellington Zoo's Otter, Yang is no longer going solo with the introduction of two new male Otter friends, Jak'ura and Oscar.
Wellington Zoo Hops into Action
12 Apr 2005
Wellington Zoo has something to jump up and down about with the introduction of 13 Southern Bell Frogs to an on-display enclosure beside the Lemurs.
Cheetah Cubs take a Walk around Wellington Zoo
12 Apr 2005
Wellington Zoo visitors shouldn't be surprised if late in the afternoon they see new Cheetah cubs, Delta and Charlie walking around the Zoo with their handlers.
Long Range Development Plan - Click to View
8 Apr 2005
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More Kakapo Chicks Hatch
22 Mar 2005
Three more kakapo chicks hatched on Whenua Hou (Codfish Island) during the weekend, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said yesterday.
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16 Mar 2005
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Wind no defeat for sick children at Wellington Zoo
14 Mar 2005
Gale force winds were far from top of mind last Sunday as 70 child cancer patients and their families set upon Wellington Zoo to experience Dream Night.
High Speed Ambassadors Raced into Wellington Zoo
7 Mar 2005
Two Cheetah cubs have hit the ground running after arriving at Wellington Zoo on Friday 4th March.
Wellington Zoo Bears Delight in Introduction
7 Mar 2005
Wellington Zoo's two Malayan Sun Bears finally met face to face today after a 2 month process of gradual introduction.
Zoos, Conservation and International Animal Movements
20 Jan 2005
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