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Mouse matchmakers bring native back from the brink

June 29th, 2022 - Inner City News

A tiny endangered native mouse has a big future thanks to a new conservation breeding program that’s been launched at Melbourne Zoo.

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Little monster moves into Melbourne Zoo’s historic reptile house

June 1st, 2022 - Inner City News

A new resident is bringing a splash of colour to Melbourne Zoo’s 52-year-old reptile house.

Joey joy: Melbourne Zoo welcomes new kangaroo

May 4th, 2022 - Melbourne Zoo

It may not yet be old enough to hop, skip or jump, but an adorable new resident at Melbourne Zoo is quickly winning over the hearts of anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse.

Zoo puts the spotlight on wildlife photography

March 31st, 2022 - Melbourne Zoo

For most people, reaching for their mobile phone to take a photo when they see an animal has become instinctive. But a new study is suggesting that the way we photograph wildlife could have a serious impact on how people perceive that species.

Rescue success for zoo teams

March 4th, 2022 - Melbourne Zoo

It’s been a busy start to the year for Melbourne Zoo’s veterinary and wildlife rescue teams.

Melbourne Zoo announces 2022 Summer Cinema program

February 4th, 2022 - Inner City News

For a unique and exotic location to watch a movie you can’t go past the Melbourne Zoo.

What goes up must come down

December 1st, 2021 - Melbourne Zoo

If you’ve been to Melbourne Zoo lately, you would have been greeted by beautiful, shiny bubbles floating past as you walked through the main entrance and into the grounds. As fun and pretty as they are, those bubbles actually represent a very serious message about marine life and how our actions can have a huge impact on animals.