Animal Stories
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Ruby, our African lioness
Come and see Ruby our African lioness here she is lying on top of her den on a foggy morning
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Xenopus African Clawed Frogs
These unusual and fascinating frogs are new to the Franklin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary coming from Auckland Zoo.
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Mila (Jumbo) the elephant enjoying her retirement at Franklin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary
Franklin Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary in Tuakau has been the home for Jumbo (Mila) the retired circus elephant for the past eighteen months.
Sanctuary director and veterinarian Dr Helen Schofield says Jumbo has settled in to her life at the Sanctuary well and has developed close and affectionate relationships with her team of keepers.
“Jumbo is responding well [...]
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Ruby, our African lioness
News Archive
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A Walk on the Wild Side
Posted on May 30, 2011 | No CommentsTo become a Zoo director, zoo operator, zoo keeper and zoo veterinarian all at the same time is not for the faint hearted. But for Dr Helen Schofield, it became a reality five years ago... -
Charitable Trust News
Posted on October 21, 2010 | No CommentsFranklin Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary is a very special place. It is a privilege to have our wonderful supporters, help us, to make it possible to care for our special needs birds, reptiles and animals. -
New Arrival, Bingarra, Brolga Crane
Posted on September 23, 2010 | No CommentsBingarra, an Australian Brolga crane, has recently moved in to Franklin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary from Hamilton zoo. He was hatched at Auckland zoo on June 2005. -
Jumbo (Mila), African elephant plays in her new enclosure
Posted on August 4, 2010 | No CommentsClick on photo above to view video of Mila, African elephant retired from the circus, enjoys playing in the rain loves her variety of mud, dirt and sand wallows around her new enclosure... -
![Junior Zoo Keepers course
Our Junior Zoo Cub and Junior Zoo Keeper courses give young people a chance to experience our exotic and indigenous wildlife up close and personal, whilst learning to provide for the animals and birds physical and behavioral needs in captivity.
The classes are facilitated by a registered teacher and / or our Zoo [...]](http://www.franklinzoo.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Caitlin-Rachel-and-Emily-115x115.jpg "Junior Zoo Keepers")
Junior Zoo Keepers
Posted on May 19, 2010 | No CommentsJunior Zoo Keepers course Our Junior Zoo Cub and Junior Zoo Keeper courses give young people a chance to experience our exotic and indigenous wildlife up close and personal, whilst learning to provide for the animals and birds physical and behavioral needs in captivity. The classes are facilitated by a registered teacher and / or our Zoo [...] -
![Click here to watch Ay & Merida hunting for insects
Ay & Merida cotton topped tamarins
Merida has lived at the Sanctuary for over 5 years now, sadly she lost her beloved friend Flossy about 10 months ago. Ay a very handsome male Cotton topped tamarin has come to live with her from Auckland Zoo. The two [...]](http://www.franklinzoo.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Ay-meets-Merida-115x115.jpg "Ay: The New Cotton Topped Tamarin")
Ay: The New Cotton Topped Tamarin
Posted on May 18, 2010 | No CommentsClick here to watch Ay & Merida hunting for insects Ay & Merida cotton topped tamarins Merida has lived at the Sanctuary for over 5 years now, sadly she lost her beloved friend Flossy about 10 months ago. Ay a very handsome male Cotton topped tamarin has come to live with her from Auckland Zoo. The two [...]