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Wellington Zoo's meerkat pup ventures outside

After hiding inside its den for the last three weeks, a baby meerkat has finally braved the outside world of Wellington Zoo. The pup is one of four to be born at the zoo three weeks ago. Zoo spokeswoman Kate Baker said the rest were still [...]

Posted On : Nov, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Wellington Zoo puts down peccaries

The last three peccarries in New Zealand have died today. The Wellington Zoo trio - Kermit, 16, Gonzo, 16, and Animal, 15 - were all put down by staff as each of them were suffering from severe arthritis. Closely related to wild pigs [...]

Posted On : May, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Wellington Zoo may get giant pandas

Mayor Kerry Prendergast's office has confirmed that the possibility of bringing the pandas to the capital was discussed when Ms Prendergast met the Mayor of Beijing in China at the beginning of June. The zoo's chief executive, Ka [...]

Posted On : Jun, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Rare dolphin visits Wellington Harbour

One of the world's most rare dolphins delighted onlookers this week with a surprise visit to Wellington Harbour. One, possibly two, Hector's dolphins were spotted frolicking in the harbour by members of the public.The endangered dolphins ar [...]