Now that new owners have taken over the small Nelson zoo, hopefully it can get on with improving the collection - and, if this article is anything to go by, it looks like that's exactly what the new owners are doing: Story here: Capuchins 'love' renovated enclosure | Stuff.co.nz
Natureland's manager for the last 15 years is retiring. Story here: Fond farewell for Natureland's 'matriarch' | Stuff.co.nz
1.1 Pygmy Marmosets and Agoutis have arrived from Wellington Four new cuties move in at Natureland | Stuff.co.nz
Progress at Natureland one year after the new owners took over: Story & Photo here: Future looks bright at Natureland | Stuff.co.nz
8 Yellow-fronted kakarikis recieved for breeding-programme : First kakariki breeding programme at Natureland | Stuff.co.nz
A pair of the Pygmy Marmosets that arrived last December have given birth to twins! Although one did not survive, the other is doing well. This makes Natureland the second Zoo in NZ to breed the species, following Wellington Zoo's success (the species is also held at Auckland and Hamilton Zoos). Full story & photos here: Pygmy marmoset monkeys born at Nelson's Natureland zoo | Stuff.co.nz
...and Cottontop Tamrins have arrived from Hamilton Zoo. These are the only ones in the South Island. Natureland welcome Cotton-top Tamarins - Nelson Live
the agoutis have recently bred (one baby): https://www.facebook.com/Natureland...2723774492356/899317083499684/?type=3&theater
a bit of late news, two Orana-bred female Ring-tailed Lemurs arrived at Natureland in December for the summer. They will then be sent on to Australia. That may have already happened. Nelson's Natureland welcomes ring-tailed lemurs But an equally interesting snippet in the article is: "The Nelson City Council recently awarded Natureland a grant of $35,000. The funds will be used to update existing structures and to construct a new porcupine den, improve lighting, undertake tarantula enclosure work and rabbit encounter work. There will also be improvements made to visitor facilities." Elsewhere I have gleaned that the zoo now has Stephen's Island Giant Weta. The zoo is doing really well at building up an interesting collection. There is also this article from October about the construction of a large walk-through kea aviary: New kea enclosure for Natureland
More on the Kaka-breeding programm : Top of the south kaka breeding programme launches at Nelson's Natureland Zoo
Not news as such, but an article with video and photos of some of the animals at Natureland, including Stephens Island Weta. In the frame
Natureland has received three male Ruffed Lemurs in December, brothers from Hamilton Zoo. They have moved into the enclosure which previously held Ring-tailed Lemurs (which were kept at Natureland temporarily between being transferred from Orana Park to Australia). Tahunanui's Natureland zoo welcomes three ruffed lemur brothers
Some news from their Facebook page. Natureland welcomed a Pygmy Marmoset baby (born 9th January). Natureland Wildlife Trust The agoutis have bred again. Natureland Wildlife Trust
Natureland may not be around much longer. Nelson's Natureland could close by July and some animals may be euthanised Director of troubled Nelson zoo Natureland resigns
4 of the 8 Tuataras died ! : Natureland's tuatara numbers cut in half after four die due to inadequate enclosures
Better late than never - a few bits and pieces. * Natureland welcomed twin Pygmy Marmosets in late 2019. The twins were born way back in September. They join parents, Peru and Inti, and their older sibling Tunche. In the article below the zoo mentions plans on building a tropical house in the long-term. Full story: Natureland welcomes in new additions * Natureland opened a Little Owl aviary back in August - a nice addition. Security Check
Natureland recently welcomed another set of Pygmy Marmoset twins on the 11th June to experienced parents Peru and Inti. This new set of twins join twins Chia and Muki [born in September 2019] and male Tunche [born in January 2019]. From their Facebook page: Natureland Wildlife Trust