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We're celebrating World Chimpanzee Day!

July 12

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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

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Wellington Zoo internationally recognised for sustainability

October 30

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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

September 10

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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

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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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Do at the Zoo

September 1

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Nationally vulnerable Kororā recovering well

August 14

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School Zoo Sleepover Competition

September 8

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Charlie the Cheetah

July 11

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The Zoo achieves Be. Accessible Gold certification

July 4

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The Zoo and JGI NZ hosts Dr Jane Goodall

June 28

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Zoo signs MoU with Victoria University of Wellington

June 12

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Best year yet for Wellington Zoo

July 1

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

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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

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November 23

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

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Rokan the Sumatran Tiger passes away

November 17

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Zoo Keeper retires

November 11

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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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Bee Awareness Month

September 19

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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

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The Great Kiwi Egg Hunt

March 21

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Zoo's Chameleons get x-rayed

March 8

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

March 3

Wellington Zoo receives carboNZero re-certification

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February 25

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

 
The...

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Going solar at Wellington Zoo

January 30

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Things get a little wild after hours with Zoo Twilights

February 1

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Wellington Zoo meets its' neighbours

January 29

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Lambs out and about in Meet the Locals He Tuku Aroha

December 4

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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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