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  • Cheetah check-ups

    Two of Werribee Open Range Zoo's cheetahs, Kaidi and Inkosana, were given routine health checks this week. The seven-year-old brothers underwent a general examination by the zoo's senior veterinary team and also endoscopic tests by specialists from the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre.

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  • Farewell Giraffe Tony

    Werribee Open Range Zoo's much-loved giraffe, Anthony (‘Tony'), was euthanased today following a deterioration of his arthritis. The ageing giraffe had been treated extensively by zoo veterinarians, and alternative treatments such as acupuncture had been tried, but it did not prevent his condition from worsening recently. He will be sadly missed.


     

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  • Wild Nights - Zoo after Dark!

    Victorians are set to experience their first ever 'night zoo'! Wild Nights - Zoo after Dark is coming to Werribee Open Range Zoo for 15 amazing nights from June 26. See our new video to get a taste of the upcoming action during this incredible night adventure!

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  • Milestone for Beads for Wildlife campaign

    Zoos Victoria's Beads for Wildlife campaign has sent more than fifty thousand dollars to the women's groups in Melako and surrounding conservancies in Northern Kenya. The milestone marks the arrival of new bead products in the Safari Shop at Werribee Open Range Zoo where the campaign was launched last November.

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  • Giraffe Kona meets the herds

    Giraffe Kona has finally met all the amazing animals in the Lower Savannah at Werribee Open Range Zoo, following his recent release from quarantine.

     

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  • Terrific Toddler Tuesdays!

    Every Tuesday is Toddler Tuesday at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Don't miss all the terrific activities which will keep children five years and under 'wildly' entertained all day!

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  • Acupuncture for Giraffe Tony's athritis

    One of Werribee Open Range Zoo's older giraffe, Tony, was given some special treatment for his  athritis this week - acupuncture. Tony, who is 18 years old, had been suffering athritis in his hip joint for some time, so Zoo vets decided to try the ancient Chinese alternative treatment, in combination with his existing treatments, to help ease his discomfort.  

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  • German specialists assist breeding efforts

    Werribee Open Range Zoo is hoping for more breeding success after an intensive three-day visit by international reproductive experts last week. The leading team from Germany artificially inseminated 2 female rhinos and a Prezwalski horse. Both species are endangered, so the zoo's breeding efforts play an important role in ensuring their survival into the future.

     

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  • Ranger in Danger book signing this Easter

    Come and meet the creators of the amazing new children's book series, Ranger in Danger, at Werribee Open Range Zoo this Easter. Former Victorian Park Ranger, Sean Willmore, and Alison Reynolds, will be signing copies of their decide-your-destiny adventure books which feature stories from real-life rangers who put their lives on the line to conserve our wildlife all over the world.

     

     

     

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  • Amazing new adventures for tiny tots launched

    Werribee Open Range Zoo today launch three new amazing adventures for pre-school children, including an interactive musical dance theatre. More than a hundred children donned their dancing shoes to help us officially launch: Village Dance Party, Junior Safari and Mini Zoo Keepers.

     

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  • Giraffe Harold takes a walk on the wild side

    Giraffe Harold has been released from quarantine and is making new friends in the wide open grassy plains at Werribee Open Range Zoo. The friendly 18 month old giraffe was in quarantine for several weeks following a 700 kilometre road trip from his former home, Monarto Zoo in South Australia.

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  • Children's Dance and Music Wonderland coming soon!

    Werribee Open Range Zoo is THE zoo for little kids with three exciting new activities for children under five years old. An imaginative interactive dance centre called Village Dance Party, a new musical Junior Safari bus tour and a fun-filled Mini Zoo Keeper experience will be launched on Tuesday 23 March.

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  • Giraffe Kona reunited with brother

    Giraffe Kona is settling well into his new home at Werribee Open Range Zoo after his 700 kilometre road trip from Monarto Zoo, south west of Adelaide. Kona proved popular with many residents in country towns, with dozens of people lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the young giraffe. Kona and his crew of Zoo Keepers and Vets stopped in several towns including Bordertown, Nhill, Horsham and Ballarat.

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  • Newest zoo member taking it all in his stride

    Visitors will soon be able to meet the latest addition to the family at Werribee Open Range Zoo: Harold, an 18 month old giraffe from Monarto Zoo in South Australia. Harold made the 700 kilometre road trip on December 29 and is currently in quarantine. But in a few weeks he will be stretching his legs in the Lower Savannah with four other giraffe: Tony, Kinta, Amani and Thembi. His older brother, Kona, will be joining the growing herd later this month. We'll keep you posted when the brothers are reunited.

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  • 26/05/10: Wild Nights - Zoo after Dark!

    Victorians are set to experience their first ever 'night zoo'! Wild Nights - Zoo after Dark is coming to Werribee Open Range Zoo for 15 amazing nights from June 26. See our new video to get a taste of the upcoming action during this incredible night adventure!