New arrival on Mother's Day

Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a Przewalski Horse foal born on Mother's Day. The birth follows several other new arrivals in the past five weeks.

Gorilla Ganyeka has a birthday ball

Ganyeka is celebrating his 12th birthday today, celebrating in fine gorilla style! Come and wish him happy birthday...

New lion undergoes first vet check

The young male lion transferred to Werribee Open Range Zoo last week is recovering well after his first routine vet check while in quarantine. It's hoped he'll be on display very soon...

New lion arrives at Werribee

A young male lion has arrived at Werribee Open Range Zoo tonight, following a flight from Sydney this afternoon. Eight-year-old Johari is now settling into his new home.

GO ‘SAFARI MAD’ these School Holidays at Werribee!

There's no better time to to visit Werribee Open Range Zoo. The zoo's safari theme celebrates the launch of the amazing new African Waterhole area which teams with mixed herds of zebra, ostrich, Waterbuck and African Kudu. There are additional daily safari tours on offer, including the Junior Safari Bus featuring puppets and music, and the Open Vehicle Adventure tours which take visitors even closer to all the amazing animal action.

Meet our new zebra foal!

A zebra foal has just been born at Werribee Open Range Zoo. The young male is sticking close to mum and dad, Myra and Christo, as he gains his confidence. You can meet him and the many other zebra, giraffe, rhino and antelope when you go on Safari at the zoo!

Hippo Harry turns 34!

Hippo Harry celebrated his 34th birthday today with plenty of TLC from his keepers. The 1160kg party boy enjoyed all the extra attention and special treats.

Monkey business keeps vet busy

Several of Werribee Open Range Zoo's Vervet monkeys recently underwent routine vet checks with flying colours. It was a busy week for zoo vets, with other medical checks including an African Grey Parrot and an Eastern Long-Necked tortoise. Find out more...

Giraffe Jelani meets his new playmates

Recently arrived from New Zealand, Giraffe Jelani today finally met his new playmates at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Jelani was released from routine quarantine this morning and released into the zoo's large African Savannah. Find out more...

Baby meerkats are delighting visitors

Come and meet the zoo's latest family members - four baby meerkats - Gamba, Keon, Barwa and Ukuza. They are located in the Meerkat Bistro exhibit and they're VERY cute!

Gorilla Yakini turns 12

Gorilla Yakini turns 12 this week and to celebrate the keepers gave him some extra special treats.

New look Slumber Safari launches 19 November

One of the largest gorilla exhibits in the world swings into action

Werribee Open Range Zoos spectacular new gorilla exhibit, Gorillas Calling, was officially opened to the public today. The $3.6 million exhibit is the new home for three Western Lowland Gorillas silverback Motaba and his two sons, Yakini and Ganyeka. The exhibits name is linked to Zoos Victorias mobile phone recycling campaign, They're Calling on You, which supports the Jane Goodall Institute in conserving Africas primate species simply by donating your unused mobile phones.

Smooth moving day for VIPs - Very Important Primates

Three Western Lowland Gorillas are settling into their magnificent new home at Werribee Open Range Zoo tonight, after a big move from Melbourne Zoo today. Silverback, Motaba, and his two sons, Yakini and Ganyeka, were given medical checks before being transported by road transport to their new bachelor pad. Find out more...

Giraffe Jelani arrives at Werribee after voyage from New Zealand

Eighteen month old Giraffe Jelani is settling in well into his new home at Werribee Open Range Zoo following his exciting five-day journey from Auckland to Melbourne... find out more.

Zoo Wins Wyndham Business of the Year Award

Werribee Open Range Zoo has won the Wyndham Business of the Year Award and the Tourism and Hospitality Award. For more details on the awards ceremony, click...

Zebra colt named Mandela

Following a naming competition in the Geelong Advertiser, the zoo's new zebra colt has been given a name....

New vet hospital paves way for gorillas

Werribee Open Range Zoo's new $2.1m vet hospital opened today. The new facility is a significant milestone in the zoo's history, paving the way for many exciting new developments including the arrival of three male gorillas later this year.

Terrific Toddler Tuesdays!

Every Tuesday is Toddler Tuesday at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Don't miss all the terrific activities which will keep children five years and under 'wildly' entertained all day!