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African Wild Dogs are amongst the most effective hunters on their native continent, moving together in packs to wear down their prey. They are equipped with very powerful sets of teeth, but as is the case with all animals their teeth are subject to wear and tear.

Camel calf born on display

A camel was born on display at Werribee Open Range Zoo on Saturday 25 August, delighting visitors on the Safari Bus Tours.

Healesville Sanctuary is using cutting edge technology to tag some of its smallest collection animals. Vets have inject fluorescent ink into Basil and Rosemary, two of its Feathertail Gliders during a unique veterinary procedure.

Today at Melbourne Zoo Sir David Attenborough met a species for the first time!

Enriching animals' lives

Culinary delights such as ‘wriggling mealworms in bamboo tubes' and ‘popcorn-stuffed pinecones' are just some of the special animal snacks being made in the zoo's purpose-built enrichment area.

Australia's first zoo is delighted to be sharing the fun and excitement of its 150th anniversary with everyone in Melbourne, with the Mali in the City public art event.

The magnificent works of artists who have created 50 Mali sculptures is now on display throughout Melbourne.

Melbourne Zoo has recently opened the door to a purpose-built Parents' Room.

The Butterfly House is closed temporarily for a major restoration project that will greatly decrease its environmental impact.

The butterfly species displayed are all from tropical and subtropical Australia, so the Butterfly House needs to be kept at about 28 degrees year-round.

Pedicure time

A pedicure, or hoof trim as it's known in the business, is no easy feat on a large male giraffe.