24. March 202225. March 2022

‘Iconic’ Rainbow Springs Nature Park confirmed to close, animals to be rehomed

Published on nzherald.co.nz the 01.03.2022.

Since New Zealand’s tourism is not expected to recover from Covid-19 measures in the next couple of years, Rainbow Springs Nature Park – home to the national kiwi hatchery – will be closing.

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6. February 20224. February 2022

history, media-echo

Our Director shares his thoughts on Auckland Zoo turning 100!

Published on Auckland Zoo’s YouTube channel the 24.01.2022.

On Auckland Zoo‘s 100th anniversary, director Kevin Buley speaks about his thoughts on the role of modern zoological gardens in this day and age.

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8. August 2021

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, conservation, history, media-echo

Baby orca Toa died in activists’ care

Exklusively for zoos.media – 8th of August in 2021. Autor: Philipp J. Kroiss

After Bob, the next baby orca called Toa, died in the care of anti-zoo activists – this article discusses the outcomes and mistakes of the project as well as strategies to do better in the future.

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27. December 202027. December 2020

conservation, media-echo

They’re back! Giant wētā return to Northland after 180-year absence

Published on nzherald.co.nz the 13.12.2020. | By: Peter de Graaf

A huge success only possible thanks to Auckland Zoo: after 180 years, the wētāpunga return to the Bay of Islands on New Zealand’s North Island.

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10. December 20209. December 2020

animal welfare, media-echo

Auckland Zoo to rehome elephants after challenges in setting up herd

Published on rnz.co.nz the 25.11.2020.

Burma and Anjalee are leaving Auckland Zoo after it was not possible to set up a herd for them there. They will now join a new herd and breed.

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12. December 2019

animal welfare, media-echo

World-leading animal trainer wows Zoo staff

Published on ourhamilton.co.nz the 09.12.2019.

How do you train animals correctly? Peter Giljam from Zoospensefull teaches this in his training courses across the world. He lately visited the Hamilton Zoo in New Zealand.

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2. September 2019

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, history, media-echo

How Little Orca’s Story Once Again Reveals Incompetence and Amateurism of New Zealand’s Officials and NGOs

Published on medium.com the 06.08.2016.

The story of the little orca Bob, in which anti-zoo activist Ingrid Vissser played a decisive role, revealed the incompetence of officials and NGO’s.

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8. August 20197. August 2019

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, media-echo

3 years after orca Bob’s death

Exclusive for zoos.media – 07th of August in 2019. Autor: Philipp J. Kroiß

The tragic death of orca Bob in the care of Ingrid Visser an her team still raises questions. This article offers some background informations on the case.

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