Zoos Victoria

14/12/2024

Happy International Monkey Day!

Melbourne Zoo's Tamarins plus some primate pals enjoyed a bouquet of edible flowers - a perfectly healthy sweet treat.

13/12/2024

Friday Spi-day!

Look away now if you're not a fan of creepy-crawlies. We, on the other hand, are fascinated by these little engineers!

You can find these little guys in the Harvest Hut at Melbourne Zoo!

12/12/2024

‘Roo debut!

Introducing Healesville Sanctuary’s newest resident, a blue-eyed Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo joey.
This little one has just started peeping out at the world and is yet to be named. He is the fourth offspring of mum Mani and dad Bagam.

Fun fact: Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos hail from Papua New Guinea. They are only non-native species at the Sanctuary.

11/12/2024

Be present with this present - gift a Zoo Membership this Christmas!

Share the wonder of wildlife by gifting a Zoo Membership this Christmas.

🎄 Four zoos, 12 months, unlimited visits 🦒

10/12/2024

🐸 RIBBITING GOOD NEWS!

A team of amphibian experts recently travelled to Namadgi National Park, so 150 critically endangered Northern Corroboree Frogs could return to the wild.

60 of the frogs made the journey from Healesville Sanctuary, while 40 new frogs joined the Sanctuary’s breeding population.

This conservation work is made possible thanks to multiple partners and supporters. Special thanks to ACT Parks and Conservation Service and researcher Ben from ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society.

Photo credit 📷 - Christina Gee

09/12/2024

Dance like nobody's watching - like this Blue-winged Kookaburra at Healesville Sanctuary.

07/12/2024

We could listen to the Lyrebird and their incredible sounds all day🤩.

This video was filmed during a previous winter - you're more likely to hear their unique calls in the colder months at Healesville Sanctuary.

05/12/2024

We are amazed to share that Moth Tracker has flown past a historic milestone with over 1,000 verified Bogong Moth sightings submitted in the current migration season.

This is a 318% increase on verified Bogong sightings compared to the same time last year!

We are so excited and surprised by these fantastic numbers and what they mean for this spectacular local species and the Mountain Pygmy-possums that rely on them.

Thank you to all the Moth Trackers who have shared their sightings with us so far and remember to keep an eye out and continue to log your sightings on Moth Tracker!

04/12/2024

Let's celebrate World Cheetah Day with a super fast flash-back - Werribee Open Range Zoo's Kulinda pouncing on an enrichment lure in 2019.

Not only is it a great way to make Kulinda work for her food as she would in the wild, it also shows us why Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world!🐆

04/12/2024

We're feeling like this Emu after hearing this feel-good Friday news!

Kyabram Community & Learning Centre (KCLC) and La Trobe Nursing students are running free health checks at Kyabram Fauna park this Friday the 6th, Friday the 13th and Friday the 20th of December.

More information here: www.myhealthyky.com

03/12/2024

On muggy days like these, it's important to keep hydrated - just like Jabulani and Mum Kapenzi at Werribee Open Range Zoo!

02/12/2024

No-one pounces like Werribee Open Range Zoo's Morili, the agile Serval!

02/12/2024

Here's some handy information from Conservation Regulator Victoria on how to keep our sea friends safe!

If you spot any marine wildlife in distress, call Zoos Victoria's Marine Response Unit on 1300 245 678.

Planning on having a whale of a time on the water this summer?
Please make sure you keep your distance from the wonderful marine mammals we share our bays and waterways with.
If you are on a jet ski you can’t approach within 300 metres of a whale or dolphin.
If you are in a boat, please keep 100 metres away from a dolphin or 200 metres of a whale.
If you do find yourself too close, put engine in neutral and let any whales or dolphins pass.
Report offences to on 1800 333 000
For more details go to https://bit.ly/3TAjBJF

30/11/2024

It's the weekend and time for a new game of 'Guess the Species!' 🕵️

Whom do we think we're looking at here?

29/11/2024

Snoot Cam🐽📸 featuring a Scimitar-horned Oryx with little understanding of personal space.

You can see them and their herd on the Safari Bus at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

28/11/2024

Time to show us your smile!🦷🪥

Dental Health Services Victoria is partnering with IPC Health to provide free dental health checks and expert advice on how to keep little smiles healthy at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Grab a free oral health pack to clean well at home.

Design your own water bottle, have fun with dramatic tooth brushing, create a fruit and veggie rainbow, and more!
This Thursday the 5th of December from 9am - 3pm at Hippo Beach

27/11/2024

This Wombat Wednesday, let's celebrate those who take care of this iconic species.

The Australian Wildlife Health Centre at Healesville Sanctuary has seen 129 wombats come into their care in the last financial year - almost double the amount at the same time last year.

The incredible work of the dedicated veterinary team can be seen through the internal glass walls of the hospital, which is open to Sanctuary visitors.

Healesville Sanctuary’s wildlife hospital can assist with injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife, and is open from 9am to 4pm every day of the year. Call (03) 5957 2829 or visit https://brnw.ch/21wP0vW for more information.
A big thank you to the staff and dedicated network of animal carers who look out for these little guys!

26/11/2024

🏆 Winners are grinners 🏆

Zoos Victoria has been recognized at the 2024 Victoria Tourism Awards. Healesville Sanctuary was inducted into the Hall of Fame, after winning a third consecutive 🥇 gold for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Experience category. Melbourne Zoo won 🥇 gold in the Major Tourist Attraction award and 🥈 silver in the Mayor’s award.

Want to experience our award-winning zoos? We're open every day of the year, and kids go free on weekends and public holidays!