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Two Capybara pups have been born at Willowbank. They were born earlier in the week - reported on social media.
Other 2023 News:
On February 2nd, the zoo announced that (0.0.11) Muscovy ducks hatched.
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On April 9th, the zoo announced the capybara's gender (1.1) and names, Fernando and Deloris.
Baby Capybara Hiccups | The two adorable baby capybaras, a girl and a boy, have been given the names Deloris and Fernando From the moment they arrived, watching these two... | By Willowbank Wildlife Reserve | Facebook
On February 2nd, the zoo announced that (0.0.11) Muscovy ducks hatched.
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On April 9th, the zoo announced the capybara's gender (1.1) and names, Fernando and Deloris.
Baby Capybara Hiccups | The two adorable baby capybaras, a girl and a boy, have been given the names Deloris and Fernando From the moment they arrived, watching these two... | By Willowbank Wildlife Reserve | Facebook
A female Siamang was born unexpectedly to their resident pair Bujang and Sue on 30th May. The infant has been named Mali: 登录 Facebook | Facebook
Pieces of 2023 News Not Mentioned:
On June 13th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) Indian peafowl named Rhonda to the Natureland Wildlife Trust in Nelson.
Some may have already noticed,... - Natureland Wildlife Trust
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On July 24th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (0.0.1) eastern blue-tongued skink named Blue.
Meet our new family... - Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On May 30th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) domestic goats (breed not specified) were born.
Exciting News from Mum... - Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On June 12th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) Auckland Island pigs were born in May.
Auckland Island Piglets | These Auckland Island piglets who were born last month are enjoying these cooler months by snuggling up with each other in the hay and playing rough... | By Willowbank Wildlife Reserve | Facebook
On June 28th, the zoo announced they built a new exhibit for its miniature horse.
Lucky, the miniature... - Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Exciting News from Mum... - Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On June 12th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) Auckland Island pigs were born in May.
Auckland Island Piglets | These Auckland Island piglets who were born last month are enjoying these cooler months by snuggling up with each other in the hay and playing rough... | By Willowbank Wildlife Reserve | Facebook
On June 28th, the zoo announced they built a new exhibit for its miniature horse.
Lucky, the miniature... - Willowbank Wildlife ReserveOn June 13th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) Indian peafowl named Rhonda to the Natureland Wildlife Trust in Nelson.
Some may have already noticed,... - Natureland Wildlife Trust
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On July 24th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (0.0.1) eastern blue-tongued skink named Blue.
Meet our new family... - Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On September 4th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Awassi sheep named Blizzard was born the week prior.
Spring is here, and with... - Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Spring is here, and with... - Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On September 18th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2+?) red-necked wallabies were born which have now emerged out of the pouch.
If you have visited... - Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Four Capybara pups have been born at Willowbank to female Maria - reported on their FB page.
Very cool news. Willowbank have hatched a Takahē chick from the breeding pair they received in 2021 (as opposed to the usual non-breeding birds that NZ zoos receive): Log in to Facebook | Facebook
In September 2023, Willowbank received two Western Weka. These particular Weka had been caught in the wild in Manaia; a town in the Taranaki Region of the North Island, where there is no Weka population. The two Weka had likely been smuggled to there from the northern South Island, and they were temporarily held off-display at Brooklands Zoo before being returned to the South Island.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national...Z-cPVK4007cNQKodeYyA6Ku2ZvigZJJ1b_l0o7nAE7W1Q
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national...Z-cPVK4007cNQKodeYyA6Ku2ZvigZJJ1b_l0o7nAE7W1Q
Willowbank turning 50:
Willowbank opened on Labour Weekend 1974 and will celebrate 50 years this month. This is a brief article on their history with photos of Lewis (Puma); and one of their chimpanzees.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/530303/family-run-christchurch-willowbank-wildlife-reserve-celebrates-50th-anniversary
Willowbank opened on Labour Weekend 1974 and will celebrate 50 years this month. This is a brief article on their history with photos of Lewis (Puma); and one of their chimpanzees.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/530303/family-run-christchurch-willowbank-wildlife-reserve-celebrates-50th-anniversary
Other 2024 News:
On October 1st, it was announced that they acquired 5 tuataras from Wellington Zoo in Wellington.
https://wellingtonzoo.com/assets/Resources/011024-Annual-Report-2024-FINAL-1.pdf
On October 24th, it was reported that a southern brown kiwi hatched which is behind the scenes.
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On December 31st, 2023, the zoo announced that a Galloway cow named Rosemary was born.
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On March 5th, 2024, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Arapawa Island goat named Shackleton which is on exhibit.
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On May 23rd, the zoo announced that 2 domestic sheep (breed(s) not specified were born which are on exhibit.
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On July 5th, the zoo announced that 2 Arapawa Island goats, as well as 2+ domestic pigs (breed not specified) were born which are on exhibit.
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On August 15th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Galloway cow named Ivy was born on August 9th which is on exhibit.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
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On March 5th, 2024, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Arapawa Island goat named Shackleton which is on exhibit.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On May 23rd, the zoo announced that 2 domestic sheep (breed(s) not specified were born which are on exhibit.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On July 5th, the zoo announced that 2 Arapawa Island goats, as well as 2+ domestic pigs (breed not specified) were born which are on exhibit.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On August 15th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Galloway cow named Ivy was born on August 9th which is on exhibit.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On October 1st, it was announced that they acquired 5 tuataras from Wellington Zoo in Wellington.
https://wellingtonzoo.com/assets/Resources/011024-Annual-Report-2024-FINAL-1.pdf
On October 24th, it was reported that a southern brown kiwi hatched which is behind the scenes.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
On December 13th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) sulphur-crested cockatoo named Mavis which is on exhibit.
6.6K views · 139 reactions | Cockatoo at Willowbank | Meet Mavis, our new female sulphur crested cockatoo! Mavis is 41 years old and has come to join Cedric as a companion here at Willowbank. These two have... | By Willowbank Wildlife Reserve | Facebook
6.6K views · 139 reactions | Cockatoo at Willowbank | Meet Mavis, our new female sulphur crested cockatoo! Mavis is 41 years old and has come to join Cedric as a companion here at Willowbank. These two have... | By Willowbank Wildlife Reserve | Facebook
Male Black and white lemur arrives:
A male Black and white ruffed lemur has transferred in from Hamilton Zoo (reported in Hamilton Zoo news thread).
Last I was aware, Willowbank had two female Black and white ruffed lemur (Sambava’s former breeding partner and their daughter).
1.0 Sambava (2012)
0.1 Ayana (2010)
0.1 Vezo (2016) Sambava x Ayana
A male Black and white ruffed lemur has transferred in from Hamilton Zoo (reported in Hamilton Zoo news thread).
Last I was aware, Willowbank had two female Black and white ruffed lemur (Sambava’s former breeding partner and their daughter).
1.0 Sambava (2012)
0.1 Ayana (2010)
0.1 Vezo (2016) Sambava x Ayana
Willowbank have welcomed a South Island Takahe chick to their off-show pair. The chick will eventually be released- reported on their social media.
Willowbank is currently rearing two chicks and two eggs of the Little Spotted Kiwi. All of them were taken from a tiny wild breeding population of the Little Spotted Kiwi that was discovered in South Westland this year (this Kiwi species was believed to be extinct on mainland New Zealand, outside of fenced sanctuaries, until then).
Surprise kiwi pukupuku population grows
Surprise kiwi pukupuku population grows