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Werribee Open Range Zoo

  • Saving the wild horses

    Saving the wild horses

    About 600 horse breeds live among us, from the dashing thoroughbred to the fluffy and robust Clydesdale. Yet there is only one breed that is…

  • Zoo places ban on single use plastics

    Zoo places ban on single use plastics

    Single-use plastics have been banned at Zoos Victoria’s three sites, including Werribee Open Range Zoo. The sale and use of single-use plastic bottled water, soft…

  • MY WYNDHAM: Ben Goodwin

    MY WYNDHAM: Ben Goodwin

    MY WYNDHAM: Ben Goodwin is a horticulturist at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Where do you live? I am from Werribee and reside in Westleigh Gardens. I…

  • Mural of a different stripe

    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

    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

    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

    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 Open…

  • Cubs in party mode

    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

    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 –…

  • Orange parrots return ‘home’

    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

    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

    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 World…

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