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By Conservation Correspondent A giant saltwater crocodile named Prince William has become the 300th crocodile tagged as part of Australia Zoo’s world-leading research project in Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. The 3.8-metre male was captured in the Wenlock River system on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve
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By Animals Correspondent One of Australia Zoo’s most familiar faces is celebrating a big birthday. Sapphire, the zoo’s oldest eastern grey kangaroo, has turned 20, making her one of its longest-standing animal residents. Born at Australia Zoo in 2006, Sapphire has spent her life at the Queensland
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By Animals Correspondent Australia Zoo is delighted to announce the first koala joey of the season has officially emerged from her mother’s pouch. Queenie, one of the adult koalas at Australia Zoo, has welcomed a healthy female joey who is now beginning to explore her surroundings and settle into
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By Animals Correspondent Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin has introduced an adorable new addition to the Australia Zoo family, a charming eastern grey kangaroo joey named Cwtch. The young joey, whose name is pronounced “kutch,” is already capturing hearts with her curious nature and personality. “Cwtch” is a Welsh word meaning
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By Animals Correspondent Australia Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of six adorable koala joeys, now beginning to peek out from their mothers’ pouches. At just six to nine months old, these sweet joeys are the latest success in our ongoing koala breeding program. Their arrival marks an important
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By Jill Dando News In a powerful display of wildlife conservation, Australia Zoo’s Crocodile Rescue Team has successfully rescued two large saltwater crocodiles from devastating welfare conditions in the Solomon Islands, giving them a second chance at life. Both crocodiles, over two meters long, had tragically spent their entire
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By Jill Dando News Australia Zoo has announced a significant conservation breakthrough just in time for World Turtle Day, revealing that three of its female Irwin’s turtles are gravid, carrying a total of 50 eggs. The Irwin’s turtle, discovered in 1990 by the late Steve Irwin in Queensland’
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By Jill Dando News Cocoa, a tiny echidna puggle, was recently found alone and lying on a busy road, far too young to be without her mum. The Australia Zoo Rescue Unit quickly responded to the call and helped rescue this precious animal. With uncertainty around whether Cocoa had been
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By Jill Dando News Australia Zoo has made history with the successful breeding of Komodo dragons, marking a groundbreaking milestone in our 55-year history, and contributing to our conservation efforts worldwide! Our youngest Komodo dragons, Lagertha and Ragnar, both aged eight, were paired last season after several breeding attempts
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By Jill Dando News A touching success story unfolded at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, as Lady J, named in honour of Wildlife Warrior Julia Morris, was released into her natural habitat after undergoing nine months of dedicated rehabilitation! Julia generously donated towards the care of Lady J, a beautiful
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By Jill Dando News Australia Zoo’s adorable animals are excited to celebrate Christmas with seasonal treats and enrichments, while the reopening of the world-famous Crocoseum adds even more holiday cheer this season! As part of the holiday festivities, Australia Zoo is treating our resident wildlife to an array
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By Jill Dando News On Friday 15 November, Australia Zoo celebrated Steve Irwin Day by honouring the legacy of the greatest Wildlife Warrior that ever lived. A special day on the Australia Zoo calendar, Steve Irwin Day represents everything Steve was so passionate about: family, conservation and fun. Each year,