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Friends of the Zoos (FOTZ)  is an independent, non-profit organisation established in 1980 to support Zoos Victoria and animal conservation. FOTZ provides a range of valuable support services to the three Zoos Victoria properties. For more information on the various roles that FOTZ fulfils in supporting the Zoos, please click here

All the support services provided by FOTZ are undertaken by Zoos Victoria Friends of the Zoos Members who contribute their time as FOTZ Volunteers.

For information on  Zoos Victoria Friends of the Zoos Memberships, please click here .

 

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FOTZ Happenings

FOTZ Company Statement

To actively support Zoos Victoria by providing excellence in volunteer services, building a sustainable charitable fund and promoting and promoting the Zoo's conservation aims

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FOTZ Activties

FRIENDS OF THE ZOOS FUN FILLED ACTIVITIES

 HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY

 

Early Morning Tour & Breakfast

Sunday 1 April 7:45am

Sunday 6 May 7:45am

Enjoy an early morning guided tour in the cool of the morning followed by a cooked breakfast in our unique bush setting.

 

 Aussie Family Fun Day

Sunday 22 April 10:00am to 2:30pm

Join us for a fun filled day of activities for the whole family in our distinct Aussie style.  There will be face painting, storytelling, a self-guided activity walk and more: and includes a good old fashioned sausage sizzle lunch as well as tea and coffee.

 

Mystery Access All Areas

Saturday 23 June 1:30pm

Come with us to experience a mystery tour of two of the areas in Healesville Sanctuary normally out of bounds to the general public.

 

 MELBOURNE ZOO

 

Children's Animal Trivia Adventure (with lunch)

Saturday 21 April 10:00am to 12:15am

FOTZ Volunteers will be taking exciting 'child orientated' tours of the Zoo.

Themes will be followed with guided talks, touch tables and exciting quizzes for the children to enjoy. A lunch and prize will be given to each child participating.

Themes to choose from:

  • Reptiles/Frogs
  • Mammals
  • A mystery theme

This activity is suitable for school aged children (5-12).

To book please call Zoos Victoria on 03 9285 9406 / fax: 03 9285 9267 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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See your animal photos published in Zoo News

Fischer's Lovebirds taken by Rick SmithIf you would like the chance to see your photos in Zoo News, including the full page cover photos or even the new poster feature, the FOTZ Editorial Committee welcomes your submissions.

Zoo News is produced by a committee of FOTZ Volunteers in conjunction with Zoos Victoria. 

 

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Zoo Happenings

Try a Unique Experience !!

There are a number of unique experiences you can book at Victorias three great Zoos, ranging from behind the scenes tours with our amazing animals, sleep-overs in the elephant barn, Zoo Keeping, close-up encounters and twilight concerts.

 

 Lion

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