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Over 50,000 visitors enjoy the Zoo for free

July 1

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Zoo to re-open in Level 2

May 12

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Best year yet for Wellington Zoo

July 1

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We're celebrating World Chimpanzee Day!

July 12

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Newtown locals welcomed to Wellington Zoo for free

January 31

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Devil duo arrive just in time for Halloween

October 31

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Bee Awareness Month

September 2

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Do at the Zoo

September 1

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Park and power up at Wellington Zoo

August 19

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Djembe the Lioness passes away

July 30

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Cutting edge veterinary treatment supported by Wellington Community Trust

June 4

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Giraffe arrives at Wellington Zoo

May 12

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Wild about animal welfare at Wellington Zoo

April 18

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Wellington Zoo makes difficult decision for Baboons

February 23

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New Bus Route - 23Z

February 1

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Neighbours' Night 2019

February 1

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Sean the Sun Bear passes away

December 14

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Chimpanzee Habitat Grand Opening

December 13

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Wild Ideas – Big Ideas for Global Change

March 3

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Zoo achieves carboNZero certification for the 6th year

November 15

At the Zoo Leading the way Awards Sustainability

Wellington Zoo internationally recognised for sustainability

October 30

At the Zoo Learning Our people

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

September 10

At the Zoo Event

Winter Wednesdays

July 26

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Wellington Zoo teams up with The Formary

July 23

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Over 200 Zoo and Aquarium professionals heading to Wellington

May 17

Conservation Saving animals At the Zoo Event Open Weekend

Open Weekend with Wellington Zoo & Zealandia

April 30

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Nationwide campaign to give more Kiwi kids free zoo visits

March 7

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Wellington Zoo leading the charge in sustainability

March 8

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Wellington Zoo’s most eligible bachelor is looking for love

January 31

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Wellington Zoo's Neighbours' Night

January 29

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Christmas joy at the Zoo as endangered Red Panda born

December 21

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Conservation research through a veterinary hospital

November 30

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Extensive upgrade planned for the Zoo's Chimpanzee habitat

November 28

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Celebrate Conservation Week at the Zoo this Labour Weekend

October 16

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New arrival in Nyala herd

September 6

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Nationally vulnerable Kororā recovering well

August 14

At the Zoo Learning

School Zoo Sleepover Competition

September 8

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Charlie the Cheetah

July 11

Our people At the Zoo Leading the way Awards

The Zoo achieves Be. Accessible Gold certification

July 4

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The Zoo and JGI NZ hosts Dr Jane Goodall

June 28

Leading the way Animal welfare Sustainability At the Zoo

Zoo signs MoU with Victoria University of Wellington

June 12

Open Weekend Palm Oil At the Zoo

Open Weekend with Wellington Zoo and Zealandia 2017

May 18

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Tisa the Giraffe passes away

February 23

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Tisa the Giraffe undergoes successful medical procedure

February 17

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Beni the Chimpanzee passes away

February 10

Our animals At the Zoo Event

Valentine's Night at the Zoo

January 30

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Things get a little wild after hours with Zoo Twilights

January 31

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Wellington Zoo hosts Neighbours' Night

January 27

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Get your lion's share of love this Valentine's Day Wellington Zoo

January 18

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Walk-through Kea Experience

January 16

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Uniform revolution for Wellington Zoo

December 20

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Wellington Zoo celebrates 110th birthday in Tip Top style

December 16

Wellington Zoo leads the way for the planet with carboNZero certification

Conservation Our people At the Zoo Leading the way carboNZero

November 23

“Regaining certification for each financial year just goes to show that Wellington Zoo is leading the way in sustainability,” said...

Our animals At the Zoo

Rokan the Sumatran Tiger passes away

November 17

Our people At the Zoo

Zoo Keeper retires

November 11

At the Zoo Learning

Raise funds for The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari

June 29

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Nyala arrive from South Africa for regional breeding programme

September 22

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New addition to our Little Blue Penguin colony

September 21

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Love and Support our Zoo

September 12

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Wellington Zoo partners with Little Yellow Bird

July 27

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Cotton Top Tamarin duo joins Zoo family

June 27

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Tall tales but true

May 30

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Wellington Zoo is leading the way to save White-Cheeked Gibbons

April 28

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Four new Meerkat pups

April 28

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Haere rā to Phoebe the Tuatara

April 6

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Discover The Twilight Te Ao Māhina

July 8

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Capybaras touch down at Wellington Zoo

April 21

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Wellington Zoo turns 110

April 21

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Lanky the Pelican passes away

April 4

Event Conservation At the Zoo

The Great Kiwi Egg Hunt

March 21

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Zoo's Chameleons get x-rayed

March 8

At the Zoo Learning

The Warehouse Wellington Zoofari raises $21K for low decile students in 2016

March 3

Wellington Zoo receives carboNZero re-certification

Conservation Our people At the Zoo Leading the way carboNZero

February 25

Wellington Zoo Trustee Craig Ellison, Dr Ann Smith from Enviro-mark, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Wellington Zoo Chief Executive Karen Fifield

 
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Going solar at Wellington Zoo

January 30

Meet the Locals At the Zoo Our animals

Things get a little wild after hours with Zoo Twilights

February 1

Our people Our animals At the Zoo

Wellington Zoo meets its' neighbours

January 29

Our animals At the Zoo Meet the Locals

Lambs out and about in Meet the Locals He Tuku Aroha

December 4

At the Zoo Meet the Locals Our animals Native wildlife

Take a journey through Meet the Locals He Tuku Aroha

November 30

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Meet the new mini monkey on the block

December 1

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Penguins move into Meet the Locals He Tuku Aroha

November 10

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