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Gold Coin Entry at Wellington Zoo on 26 May 26 May 2013

Visit Wellington Zoo for just $2 on Wellington Open Day!

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Wellington Zoo announces name of new male Chameleon 3 May 2013

Wellington Zoo today announces that one of the newest arrivals at the Zoo, a male Jackson's Chameleon, has been named Solander.

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Marvel at the new heroes of Wellington Zoo 24 April 2013

Today Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown officially opened the newest exhibit at Wellington Zoo – HERO HQ.

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Wellington Zoo’s Matt Mitchell to Volunteer at Bream Head Conservation Trust 24 April 2013

Wellington Zoo Print and Production Assistant Matt Mitchell will be visiting Whangarei this week to volunteer at the Bream Head Scenic Reserve – the largest coastal broadleaf forest in Northland.

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Wellington Zoo Manager of People & Culture to Volunteer at Free the Bears 11 April 2013

This week, Wellington Zoo Manager People & Culture Jo Ring has travelled to Cambodia to volunteer with Free the Bears and visit the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity in Siem Reap.

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Rare Eastern Grand Skinks born at Wellington Zoo 19 March 2013

Wellington Zoo is very excited to announce the birth of three Eastern Grand Skinks – some of New Zealand’s rarest reptiles.

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Wellington Zoo Vet to assist with Sea Lion research 15 March 2013

Next week, Wellington Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Baukje Lenting will be assisting the Department Conservation (DOC) with field research on New Zealand Sea Lions.

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Animal Welfare Position Statement 7 March 2013

We are excited to announce the release of the Zoo and Aquarium Association’s Animal Welfare Position Statement (the AWPS).

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