NEWS ARTICLES

Critically ill Royal Penguin passes away 22 February 2013

For the past five days, the veterinary team at The Nest Te Kohanga at Wellington Zoo have been caring for a critically ill Royal Penguin that was found by a member of the community at Tora beach in the Wairarapa, north of Wellington.

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Wellington Zoo treats critically endangered Taiko Wellington Zoo treats critically endangered Taiko 1 February 2013

Wellington Zoo has welcomed a critically endangered Chatham Island Taiko that was flown to the Zoo today from the Chatham Islands to be treated by the team at The Nest Te Kohanga.

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Wellington Zoo connects record numbers of people with nature Wellington Zoo connects record numbers of people with nature 21 December 2012

With just a few weeks left in 2012, Wellington Zoo is celebrating another fantastic year, filled with milestones and achievements.

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Part Five - Locals ‘Rediscovering the Atlantic Forest’ Part Five - Locals ‘Rediscovering the Atlantic Forest’ 17 December 2012

Lynn wraps up her stay with the Golden Lion Tamarin Association, helping locals to rediscover the Atlantic Forest with the Environmental Education team!

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Part Four: Brazilian Ecology 101 Part Four: Brazilian Ecology 101 13 December 2012

Lynn learns about how the Golden Lion Tamarin Association is helping to establish connected forest land to save GLTs from extinction.

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Part Six - The end of the trip Part Six - The end of the trip 13 December 2012

Sarah's final day with Kea Conservation Trust, before she heads home to share her stories with the Zoo!

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Part Five - Telemetry and Transmitters Part Five - Telemetry and Transmitters 11 December 2012

Sarah gets technical with Kea Conservation Trust, as she explores the beautiful South Island.

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Part Four: The days are just packed! Part Four: The days are just packed! 10 December 2012

Sarah updates us on her explorations with the Kea Conservation Trust - from bedraggled Kea in the rain to a gorgeous Kea chick!

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