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Mural of a different stripe

A new mural is set become a creature feature – or perhaps an animal attraction – in Werribee’s CBD. The mural, which has been painted...

Dinos drop into Werribee zoo

For a chance to walk with dinosaurs, head along to Werribee Open Range Zoo. From this month to July 14, the zoo is hosting the...

A walk on the wild side in Werribee

Children will be able to go wild at a new park in Wyndham, which has been inspired by the Werribee Open Range Zoo. The Safari...

Koala Ernie returns to the wild

A koala who was hit by a car last year, has been released back into the wild after being rehabilitated by staff at Werribee...

Cubs in party mode

Four lion cubs had a roaring good time when they celebrated their first birthday at Werribee Open Range Zoo last Wednesday. The cubs – Ndidi,...

Lion’s share of attention

By Dewi Sherry Werribee Open Range Zoo’s awesome foursome have been named. Keepers last week announced the winning names for the four new lion cubs – Asali,...

Orange parrots return ‘home’

A flock of critically endangered orange-bellied parrots has been released into the wild after being ranched at Werribee Open Range Zoo for the winter. Fifteen...

Short film competition to showcase Wyndham tourist destinations

Are you handy with a smartphone and love Wyndham’s beautiful parks, beaches and foodie hot spots? The Werribee Visitor and Information Centre is running a...

Rhino’s big day out

Every rhino has his day, and for southern white rhino Kapamba, that day was on Friday, when he received a special treat to celebrate...

Proud day for a big cats

Lions at the Werribee Open Range Zoo celebrated a very special birthday last week. To mark the 14th birthday of Johari, last Monday the big...

Girls show good cents

Meet Werribee Primary School pupils Emily, Heaven, Meredith and Luella, who are fundraising superstars. The foursome collected 5050 five cent coins, which they donated to...

Lion cubs make their debut at Werribee Zoo

It’s not every day you get to making a roaring debut. Visitors to Werribee Open Range Zoo will be in for a treat this week,...

Where the zoo’s wild things get well …

It’s the kind of vet hospital that caters for everything from tiny birds and marsupials to a two-tonne rhinoceros, gorillas and herds of zebra. Werribee...

Lion cubs receive first check-up

Werribee Open Range Zoo’s seven-week old lion cubs have marked another milestone - getting their first health check. With mum Nairibi enjoying breakfast in another...

Joey on call for gorillas

Pint-sized volunteer Isaac French has collected 83 mobile phones in support of Zoos Victoria’s gorilla conservation campaign, They’re Calling on You. The campaign raises funds...

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A Shaw thing

Wyndham councillor Mia Shaw will once again don the mayoral robes after holding off a challenge from Cr Peter Maynard. Seven of the eleven...