Good News from the Zoo - April 2024

Need a bit of a positivity boost? Here's some feel-good stories from Zoos Victoria.
In a world-first, conservationists have successfully bred a Leadbeater’s possum joey of mixed origin genetics at Healesville Sanctuary.
At Werribee Open Range Zoo, seven-year-old African Lion, Sheru visited the dentist for a root canal after keepers noticed his tooth was cracked.
The elephants at Melbourne Zoo are preparing to pack their trunks for a big move later this year and.
70 juvenile Spotted Tree Frogs returned to the slopes of Mt Beauty as part of the conservation breeding and release program.
And a fresh reminder to keep waterways clean with our skilled veterinarians called in to help animals entangled in fishing line.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Zoo’s Marine Response Unit provided a second chance for an Australian fur seal at Pope's Eye in Port Phillip Bay.
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Zoos Victoria is a zoo-based conservation organisation, fighting for a future rich in wildlife. Learn more about our work at zoo.org.au

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So much good work protecting precious animals. Thank you

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Keep these up they're great!

[@fatheranthony4pope]

Amazing work team Zoos Victoria!!!
Still saddens me when we hear elephant herd of 9 :(

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I am so glad the Elephants are going to Weribee 🐘🇦🇺💗