http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/ The latest gossip from Australia Zoo. www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/ en http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=675 Steve and Terri Irwin were born into families of wildlife rescuers! In the beginning, Australia Zoo was made up of animals which had been rescued by the Irwin's and unable to be released back into the wild. Today, Australia Zoo has its very own Wildlife Rescue Unit; a team dedicated to rescuing wildlife 365 days a year! From koalas to Green Sea turtles, the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit is dedicated Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=675 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=674 Life as a rhino keeper is pretty amazing. Caring for these massive mammals takes a lot of dedication and hard work. But at the end of the day, we are rewarded with lots of love and affection from one of the most magnificent animals in the world! Who would ever have thought a rhinoceros could be so affectionate? At first glance they appear tough, powerful and dangerous. Their immense size, strengt Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=674 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=672 Crikey! Australia Zoo's wildlife took part in the Australia Day celebrations today, with the famous Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors show in the Crocoseum being kicked off by Elephants waving the Australian flag! Australia Zoo's three gorgeous Asian Elephants, Siam, Sabu and Bimbo, waved the Australian flag with their trunks as they lead the celebrations, following a ripper performance by the lege Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=672 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=671 She's not only an Aussie icon, named after one of Australia's most famous songs, and lives at Australia Zoo, but Matilda the Koala celebrates her birthday on the most Aussie of days - Australia Day! Joining Matilda for her 13th birthday at Australia Zoo is another true-blue Aussie icon, John Williamson, as he performs the National Anthem, among other iconic songs, live in Australia Zoo's Crocoseu Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=671 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=669 The Australian Wildlife Hospital is happy to report that little Doug's condition has improved slightly overnight. He remains critical and continues to require oxygen from time to time. Today he is moving around and attempting to eat. Doug's brave mum, Meryl, is doing very well. You can help the Australian Wildlife Hospital save koalas just like Doug by donating to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=669 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=670 If recording hit records, performing live in front of thousands and travelling the world making her own TV show weren't enough for you, now our girl has hit the big screen! Bindi's first film, Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove, is set to dazzle when it premiere's in the US in March 2010. Set in South Africa, the latest Free Willy instalment is a touching story about wildlife crusader, Kirra Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=670 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=668 On Tuesday, January 19, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors - Australian Wildlife Hospital received a koala joey that presented very quiet, thin, and dehydrated with difficulty breathing. Immediate assessment revealed that he required further investigation. The joey was quickly anaesthetized and assessed by one of the vets at the Australian Wildlife Hospital. He was found to be significantly unde Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=668 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=667 Great news everyone! Our two peculiar looking, popcorn smelling Binturongs have been named. Introducing Pip and Jaya! Pip is our gorgeous, inquisitive girl and Jaya is our shy little boy. Their names were selected by Australia Zoo's team of Binturong keepers, who all agreed that Pip and Jaya were a perfect fit for the cheeky brother and sister duo. Congratulations to Steph McGrath and Stuart Tay Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=667 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=666 While many were preparing to celebrate Christmas, bushfires tore through wildlife reserves in suburban areas south of Australia Zoo, destroying habitat and injuring wildlife. Fortunately, the Zoo's Rescue Unit was there to help. Our dedicated and experienced team of rescuers have previously worked alongside many community groups to rescue wildlife from bushfire affected areas. This particular ar Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=666 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=665 Bindi Irwin is all set start a ripper year by performing live as part of Australia Zoo's Summer Down Under - Live ‘n' Wild series, which runs throughout the school holidays. Having been nominated for her first ARIA and her second Emmy awards plus being named ‘Biggest Greenie' at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards alongside little brother Robert, Bindi will see in 2010 by perfo Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=665