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Friends of the Zoos (FOTZ) membership gives you and your family year round access to Victoria's 3 great zoos: Melbourne Zoo , Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary ; as well as discounts and the latest information about zoo happenings in our quarterly magazine, Zoo News.

FOTZ is a non profit, independent organisation supporting Zoos Victoria and wildlife conservation. With over 72,000 members, annual contributions to Zoos Victoria of over $1.7 million p.a. and volunteer hours worth over $1.5 million p.a., we are committed in our support to Zoos Victoria both financially and in kind.

 

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FOTZ Happenings

A new direction for FOTZ

Amani & ThembiFOTZ signs a new Heads of Agreement with Zoos Victoria

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Tenkile Training Centre Opens on World Environment Day
Tenkile that was releasedThe Tenkile Conservation Program in Papua New Guinea opened their new Training Centre on World Environment Day.  FOTZ have contributed $5,000 towards the Training Centre opening. Read more
Improved parking at Melbourne Zoo

Parking ticket machines operative from 1st June 2009

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Zoo Happenings

"Crocodilia" Holiday Activities 27th June to 12 July, 2009
Crocodilia Holiday ActivitiesJoin us these holidays to discover the world of 'Crocodilians' - crocodiles, alligators and sharials.  Come face to face with some of these amazing animals and find out why they out-lived the dinosaurs! Read more
Melbourne Zoo Adventures School Holiday Program

Come on an action-packed, fun-filled zoo adventure these Winter school holidays!

Whether you're an aspiring Zookeeper, Zoo Vet, or you're really into Crocs, Melbourne Zoo is the place to be

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School Holiday Program at Healesville Sanctuary
Do you want to work with animals?  Healesville Sanctuary introduces a new program for aspiring zookeepers where you get to spend a day working alongside our Zookeepers.  This program is specially designed to inform and engage secondary students in years 9 and above, about the role of Zookeepers. Read more