I figured as @marmolady started a thread for great apes in Australasia than why not create a thread for elephants too. In this thread you can post...
New Zealand animals are making a huge comeback, thanks to the Lazarus Affect (protecting one species helps them all): The Lazarus Effect: protect...
Studies show twice as many female Antipodean Albatrosses are killed by Longline Fishing as males. Two males for every female: Antipodean...
Stopping pets becoming pests Much like the pest plant accord, MPI is now developing a pest pet accord for high-risk species legally held as pets...
Did Natureland in Nelson ever have clownfish? I remember a story on 3 News (now Newshub) back in 2008 or 2009 about a zoo that had to close (I...
Hey ZooChat. I'm a very new member here, and I'd like to share my idea for a zoo in Dunedin. It would take a lot of money and work, and...
Hello Zoochat. I am a New Zealander who has been to a wide variety of zoos (Orana Park, Auckland, Wellington, Willowbank, various farm parks)...
A record brown kiwi breeding season for us this year with 7 chicks hatched to date! The final brown kiwi chick of the season left his Dad Koko...
Scientists are proposing the new continents of Zealandia (New Zealand, New Caledonia, other islands) and Mauritia (Mauritius). A large portion of...
The drowned continent of Zealandia is one of my favorite areas of the world, for both the flora and fauna. I love birds, and New Zealand and...
Following on from the success of the existing UK and USA lists - the Bartlett Society is embarking on a new project to create a Zoo Guidebook...
I heard from a zoo employee yesterday that Capybaras are coming to Auckland Zoo. At this point they are unaware of a date. I am not too sure where...
Mila's Story I am just posting this to update you all on Mila (formerly known as Jumbo), an African elephant who spent over 30 years in New...
Following the death of head keeper/vet/owner Helen Schofield on 25 April 2012 (details here:...
Found this article so I thought I would make a new thread for any one to add any comments about some of the escapes and attacks. Animals...
Parc Paradisio has now changed its name to Pairi Daiza. A new exhibit featuring the wildlife of Australasian native species has been opened,...
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