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Zoo Members, welcome to Zoo News TV! Here, you’ll find videos and podcasts sharing incredible stories about our animals, behind-the-scenes glimpses into our zoos, educational content for all ages, and updates on how we’re working to protect endangered species.
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50+ hours, thousands of kilometres and one very special giraffe
Tambi has officially arrived at his new home at Perth Zoo! From taking in the sights of the Great Australian Bight and the Nullarbor to meeting his new friends (smoochies included), he took his big adventure in stride. Planning a WA holiday? Zoo members enjoy reciprocal entry to interstate zoos, including Perth Zoo, so you can pop in and say hi to Tambi! 👋
Published 19 October 2026
Quokka joey cuteness!
Betty Quokka has had a joey! The adorable youngster is starting to explore out of mums pouch much to the delight of keepers and visitors alike at Melbourne Zoo.
Published 29 Sep 2026
Eaglet returns for nestflicks & chill
After falling from its nest in Doreen and fracturing its wing, this rescue eaglet has finally returned home. Carers, volunteers, an arborist, a farmer and a team of veterinary experts from Healesville Sanctuary all came together to make this epic rescue, rehab and release mission possible.
Published 19 May 2026
Our two lion cubs now have roarsome names!
Werribee Open Range Zoo’s 10-week-old lion cub duo has officially been named, marking the next chapter for the growing pride of eight lions. The female cub is called Sukari, meaning ‘sugar’, which was chosen to complement her mum Asali’s name, which means ‘sweet like honey’. Her brother’s name is Kwame [pronounced: Kwah-may], which means ‘born on a Saturday’ and fittingly he was born on Valentine's Day!
Published 1 May 2026
Who's joey is more adorable? Swamp Wallaby or Red Kangaroo?
There are a number of joeys in pouches at Healesville Sanctuary at the moment, including the first Swamp Wallaby joey for eight years and a Red Kangaroo joey. Both are just poking their heads out at this stage. Join keeper Taylah as she rings the breakfast bell for all the wallabies.
Published 14 April 2026
The hardest animals to love?!
Meet the animals that aren’t always easy to love… and discover why they deserve it most. From pollinating flying foxes to forest-cleaning cockroaches and clever native rodents, this video uncovers the surprising ways these unsung heroes keep our ecosystems thriving—and might just change your mind.
Published 7 April 2026
Lion Cubs for Asali at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Asali has recently given birth to two healthy cubs. Mum and the cubs are staying in the den for now but will be venturing outside to meet the rest of the pride in a few weeks time.
Published 25 March 2026
Drone delivery for Orangutans
Malu is a guy who knows his own mind. And for this shaggy 125kg orangutan, if he’s going to climb a 12-metre tower, he needs a good reason to do so. Melbourne Zoo keepers, aided by Zoos Victoria donors, have started using a drone to drop payloads of food high on the elevated platforms of the orangutan habitat which are very hard for keepers to access in other ways. The hope was that flying packages of nuts, seeds and veggies – carefully wrapped up by volunteers into tricky to undo packages - up onto tall platforms, would encourage Malu and Gabby to hoist themselves up the tower for a snack. And it worked!
Published 22 March 2026
Who is the heaviest animal at Healesville Sanctuary?
Who is the heaviest animal at Healesville Sanctuary? Lucky for us, the animals themselves are happy to help. Thanks to dedicated keepers, every animal at the Sanctuary is trained to take part in their own healthcare — including stepping onto the scales. So… will it be a wombat?A kangaroo?Or maybe even a cockatoo? With more than 130 species and 1,500 animals, let’s settle it once and for all.
Published 26 February 2026
Big baby elephant news!
It’s time to let our members in on a very BIG secret…
Three of Zoos Victoria’s Asian elephants are expecting! Num-Oi, Dokkoon and Mali are all pregnant, with calves due around April 2027. Get ready for the pitter patter of not-so-little feet!
Just one year after the herd made their incredible journey from Melbourne Zoo to their expansive new home at Werribee Open Range Zoo, we’re celebrating an exciting milestone, not only for Zoos Victoria and our members, but for Asian elephant conservation.
The purpose-built Elephant Trail gives the nine-member herd the space, choice and complexity they need to truly thrive. With room to roam, forage, play and strengthen social bonds, it’s the perfect place to welcome the next generation.
We can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.
Published 13 February 2026
Watching animals = important science!
For Amy-Rose and her team, observing how and where animals spend their time is just one of many ways Animal Welfare Research Officers work with animal care staff to create thriving lives for our animals. Thanks to Petstock Amy-Rose has been able to continue to work with the Elephant Trail team and their big move from Melbourne Zoo to Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Published 09 February 2026
The rarest croc in the world
Say hello to Pangalawa, or Pangi for short, Melbourne Zoo’s newest resident and a very special arrival. This 12-year-old Philippine crocodile has travelled all the way from Cologne Zoo in Germany to her new home, after five years of careful planning by our keeper teams.
Although she’s one of the smaller crocodile species, Pangi is still every bit a croc, strong bite included! Over the next few years, keepers hope she’ll grow big enough to meet Melbourne Zoo’s other Philippine crocodile, Luzon, with the long-term goal of supporting the conservation of this incredible species.
Pangi is an important ambassador for her species. Philippine crocodiles are the most critically endangered crocodiles in the world, with fewer than 200 left in the wild. Zoos Victoria is proud to work alongside the Mabuwaya Foundation to help protect this species. Together, we’ve been supporting conservation efforts in north-east Luzon in the Philippines since 2000, helping to monitor crocodiles, protect habitats, work with local communities and support breeding and release programs. Thanks to this long-term partnership Philippine crocodile numbers in the region are slowly increasing.
You can visit Pangi at Melbourne Zoo and learn more about how Zoos Victoria is helping protect endangered wildlife.
Published 12 January 2026
Here's to another year of protecting wildlife and inspiring hope
It’s hard to believe 2025 is already coming to a close! This is the perfect moment to celebrate our achievements—made possible by the incredible support of our members, donors, partners, and visitors.
Published 23 December 2025
Australian Animal Bubbas!
Sit back, relax and let out a collective nawww, as we showcase the most adorable baby animals Australia has to offer.
Published 5 November 2025
Toddler Zoo Tour!
See Melbourne Zoo through fresh eyes, on a tag-along with our youngest tour guide.
Published 14 October 2025
stories of hope on national threatened species day
September 7th is National Threatened Species Day. A time to reflect on the good fight, and celebrate the hard fought conservation wins. Every time you visit one of our four zoos, make a donation, become or continue to be a Zoos Victoria Member, you're helping us Fight Extinction.
Published 07 September 2025
JEREMY CAMERON stayed the night at Werribee Zoo... and so could you!
Join Jeremy on his Slumber Safari, a fully hosted two-day escape filled with wildlife wonders. From exploring the open-range savannah on a late-afternoon safari to meeting some of Africa’s most iconic animals up close… this could be you next!
Giant Tortoises on the move!
Each morning, our reptile keepers bring our 6-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise out of the Reptile House and wheel them in a buggy to their outdoor habitat, where they can soak up some sunshine and enjoy the fresh air.
Published 30 Dec 2025
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Wombats Gem and Milo have a dental checkup
Wombats Gem and Milo at Healesville Sanctuary celebrated Wombat Day with a trip to the dentist! The pair received specialist dental check-ups to keep their ever-growing teeth healthy, supported by a diet of fibrous food to help wear them down naturally. Thanks to calm training, they voluntarily entered crates for the procedure, which was even streamed live for visitors to watch. Both made a speedy recovery, a perfect reason to smile this Wombat Day!
Published 22 October 2025
mEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Lupo the loveable dumpling
Melbourne Zoo is excited to welcome Lupo, the super social South American Tapir! The two-and-a-half-year-old with the big personality has had an exciting first few days at Melbourne Zoo, loudly munching on crunchy vegetables and galloping around his habitat, after his long journey from Zoo Schmiding in Austria.
Published 21 July 2025
mEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Snow Leopards like it spicy!
Nine year old male Snow Leopard Kang-Ju enjoys smelling and rolling in spices. As well as masking his natural smell the spice also stimulates an interesting physical response – one that you may see your household cat doing. He curls his lips and bares his teeth in what looks like a mischievous grin. This is known as the Flehman response.
Published 14 July 2025
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Free-flight training a Barking Owl
Keeper Shaun takes us behind the scenes of how they train a new bird for their free-flight Spirits of the Sky presentation. Keepers use visual cues to give the birds information so they understand what they are being asked to do, and use food as positive reinforcement so they can learn when they get it right.
Published 6 June 2025
hope in action
Hope in Action is a powerful video playlist that shines a light on Zoos Victoria’s conservation work and the incredible people driving it forward. From protecting threatened species to creating lasting change for wildlife, each story is a reminder of the hope we can create together.
Published 8 October 2025