The Meerkat Mob at Wellington Zoo!
In 1991, Wellington Zoo became the first Zoo in New Zealand to have Meerkats. Ever since then they have been an absolute favourite for thousands of visitors. The black patches …
Animals
Unwelcome Australian invader gets under the skin in Wellington
The so-called “blister beetle” could be making a comeback in Wellington due to the warm summer weather. An Australian native, the lax beetle, releases a toxin when crushed, which leaves …
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Wellington Zoo Cheetah brothers: Cango and Kunjuka
Wellington Zoo Cheetah brothers: Cango and Kunjuka Wellington Zoo is home to two of New Zealand’s fastest residents – brothers Cango and Kunjuka. They were taken in by the …
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Wellington rats face death by chocolate in trapping trial
Wellington’s councils are putting a new twist on the idea of death by chocolate. \ Photo: 123RF The regional and city council plan to use chocolate to lure rats into …
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Animal of the Week – Red Panda
Wellington Zoo is home to four Red Pandas: Khusi and her cub Ngima, Sundar and Manasa. They all have distinct personalities which Zoo visitors can use to tell them apart! Cooler …
Wellington to trial bus to zoo
The Wellington Regional Council will trial a bus route to Wellington Zoo after public pressure since the new network was set up. Photo: Supplied / Wellington Zoo When Metlink’s new system …
Pride of Wellington – Djembe, Djane, and Zahra
As part of The Wellington App’s Summer Edition, we are working with Wellington Zoo to showcase some of the amazing animals you and your family can visit while the weather …
Watch: Rescuers save two dolphins trapped in Wellington bay
A group of friends scrambled down a rocky cliff face to rescue dolphins stranded on rocks in Wellington Harbour yesterday. Melissa Prowse told Summer Report she and her friends were …
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New feature: Animal of the Week with Wellington Zoo
As part of The Wellington App’s Summer Edition, we are working with Wellington Zoo to showcase some of the amazing animals you and your family can visit while the weather …
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Birds distressed or dying after being decorated with tinsel
The SPCA says birds are showing up in Wellington either distressed or dead after being decorated with tinsel, rings and other items. The SPCA wants members of the public to …
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Cute lambs for Christmas – but not for eating
The sheep dubbed the world’s cutest have given birth to their first lambs in New Zealand. Wairarapa farmer Christine Reed and her business partners imported Swiss Valais Blacknose sheep as …
What makes Wellington’s new Chimpanzee enclosure so much better?
Wellington Chimpanzee Troops new home “closer to natural than ever before” Wellington Zoos latest exhibit upgrade was officially completed yesterday with an opening ceremony in the new Chimp Park visitor …
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New Chimp Park gets grand opening weekend
The new Chimp Park opens this weekend at Wellington Zoo with a new enriched environment for the troop of ten chimpanzees, one of the largest in Australasia. The new park …
Close encounters of the capybara kind coming to the Zoo
Wellington Zoo has announced the introduction of a new Capybara Close Encounter for early 2019. The Zoo family of the world’s largest rodents includes one male, Pepe, and females Vara …
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Takahē family now strolling at Zealandia
In between the bouts of wet weather, takahē parents Nio and Orbell have been spotted out on the lawn at Zealandia with their chick trailing after them. At 17 days …
Wellington Advent Calendar returns – with Mittens
The fame of Wellington’s favourite feline is about to grow with the fearless cat featuring in the 2018 edition of the popular online Wellington Advent Calendar, which launches tomorrow. Mittens; …
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Your high five events for Thursday 29 November
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
Rare takahē chick hatches at Zealandia
A rare takahē chick has hatched at Zealandia, with rangers at the Wellington wildlife sanctuary doing all they can to improve its chances of survival. The chick was believed to …
Your high five events for Monday 19 November
This daily feature lists a selection of Wellington events today that are free or cost less than $20.00 (usually). You may want to check previous entries for recurring events. And …
‘We think it can be a safe place for kiwi to live’
Kiwi could soon be roaming through Wellington backyards if an ambitious project to kill their predators is successful. RNZ story by journalist Dan Dalgety @DanDalgetyNZ dan.dalgety@radionz.co.nz Capital Kiwi founder Paul Ward …
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Kakariki numbers up 700%, as capital’s native bird species boom
Boom! It’s not the sound of a kakapo, but many other native bird species are causing an explosive increase in the dawn chorus across Wellington. The capital’s annual bird count …
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Takahē pair nesting at Zealandia
Zealandia have announced that their takahē pair, Nio and Orbell, are nesting. The takahē lawn will be closed for the next couple of weeks to give them some privacy. Photo …
Wellington Zoo globally recognised for sustainability
Wellington Zoo, the capital’s oldest conservation organisation, has won the inaugural World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Environmental Sustainability Award. Wellington Zoo chief executive Karen Fifield with the WAZA Award The Zoo …
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Thriving Wellington resident kererū voted Bird of the Year
The kereru or wood pigeon, which is thriving in Wellington with a stable population, has been declared 2018 Bird of the Year for the first time. Photo by Craig …
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Weasel popped at Zealandia
Zealandia has successfully trapped the weasel discovered inside the protected wildlife sanctuary last week. The female weasel was found in a DOC200 humane kill trap today by a Zealandia Ranger, …
Weasel still loose in Zealandia
The weasel that left tracks inside Zealandia wildlife sanctuary last week has been captured – but only on video. Footage of the elusive mustelid has been recorded on a camera …
Dogs, dogs, a thousand dogs – all on show from tomorrow
If he had a tail, Dogs New Zealand president Nigel Trainor would be wagging it with excitement given the number of entries received for the annual National Dog Show in …
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Predator tracks trigger hunt at ZEALANDIA
Mustelid tracks, likely from a weasel, have been found inside the fence at Karori ecosanctuary ZEALANDIA, triggering an immediate hunt for the unwelcome predator. Conservation and Research Manager Dr Danielle …
Cat(s) of the Week
The fifth in a weekly series where we publish photographs of notable neighbourhood cats. Send photo submissions, and information to news@thewellingtonapp.co.nz Cats for the week of 24-31 September Name: Uncle …
Cat of the Week
The fourth in a weekly series where we publish a photograph of a notable neighbourhood cat. Send your photo submissions, and the necessary information (below), to news@thewellingtonappco.nz Cat for the …
Pups enjoy Lions win at HUHA event
At fundraising event Pups in the Park, dogs and their owners enjoyed watching the Wellington Lions beat North Harbour on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Story and photos by Luke …
Cat of the Week
The third in a weekly series where we publish a photograph of a notable neighbourhood cat. Send your photo submissions, and the necessary information (below), to news@thewellingtonappco.nz Cat of the …