Have you been in to visit our Sunda gharial crocodiles in their amazing swamp forest habitat? In this video our senior ectotherm keeper Julie details freshwater crocodiles Malu and Sumpit’s arrival from Krokodille Zoo in Denmark. Ahead of their arrival, Julie spent time in Denmark with the expert team there, where she was able to learn more about the species and how they are cared for. Shy and secretive, Sunda gharial crocodiles are one of the world’s largest crocodilian species (able to reach u

Can you see all of the vibrant colours in these majestic macaw wings? One of the world’s largest parrots, macaws are native to South and Central America and are known for their intelligence. Many parrots are long-lived and, coupled with their clever and inquisitive nature, this often means they’re not very suitable as pets. Macaws can live up to 70 years old and their intelligence can be compared to a 3-year-old toddler! They can problem-solve, display creative and logical thinking skills, and n

30 reactions | Wild Heroes, the documentary series about Auckland Zoo, returns to Three tomorrow night for an exciting second series. Wild Heroes follows Auckland Zoo’s team of zookeepers and veterinary specialists as they care for animals and undertake conservation mahi with partners out in the wilds of Aotearoa New Zealand – and this season, into the Pacific and jungles of Sumatra. Wild Heroes is utilising the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate. #nzfilm | NZ Film Commission | Facebook

Last of auckland zoos polar bears,1989. so sad to have seen them as a child like this, and glad the zoo didnt continue with this. Thanks to bobnell for the video. | New Zealand 1980s memories and 1990s Memories