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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 .

 

Display News - FOTZ Happenings

FOTZ Happenings

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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Dokkoon's Baby Goes on Show!

 Dokkoon & Baby ElephantVictorian families will have the chance to see Melbourne Zoo's baby elephant for the first time tomorrow, Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings announced today.

The latest addition to the Melbourne Zoo was born in the early hours of January 16 and is the first baby elephant born at the Zoo in its 148 year history.

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Special Offer to FOTZ members to see the Pandas at Adelaide Zoo

PandaAustralia's Giant Pandas are on show at Adelaide Zoo. Entering to see the Pandas is free for FOTZ Members.  It will be necessary to  pre-book tickets on 1300 399 849 or online by following this link.

 

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Zoo Happenings

Baby has a name
The six week old baby elephant at Melbourne Zoo was christened today - her name, Mali, is the Thai word for jasmine. There were five names suggested for the baby, and over 34,000 votes cast by the public to choose her new name. Read more
Try a Unique Experience !!

LionThere 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.

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