Zoo News Blog
Welcome to the Zoo News Blog! Discover the heart of the zoo through our stories, from exciting animal arrivals to conservation and sustainability efforts. Tune in every fortnight for fresh content that brings you closer to the wildlife and wonders of the zoos!
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Animal
FEATHERS, FUR AND SCALES
Have you ever wondered why ducks never look wet, or why Spotted-tail Quolls have spots? Discover how certain aesthetic features help these and other animals survive and thrive.
Published 11 October 2024
They're packing their trunks
If you’ve ever moved house, you’ll understand the enormity of the task at hand.
Multiply that by the size of a nine-strong elephant herd and factor in details such as organising cranes and transport trucks; calculating the time required to load, transport and unload the elephants; and coordinating all the...
Published 11 October 2024
Sustainability
RETHINKING WASTE
From repurposing old uniforms to recycling membership cards, no stone is left unturned when it comes to reducing waste at Zoos Victoria.
Published 15 January 2025
Conservation
written in stars
What does a small, gentle brown moth you might see flying around your porch light have to do with the battle to protect and recover one of Australia’s cutest but most Critically Endangered native critters, the Mountain Pygmy-possum?
Published 13 October 2024
Community
NIGHT AT THE ZOO
Have you ever wondered what happens at the Zoo after dark? You could experience the thrill of a sleepover at Melbourne Zoo or Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Published 15 January 2025