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Bae to Z, the National Zoo welcomes a stripey new addition

The National Zoo & Aquarium's newest resident, a beautiful zebra foal, could be seen frolicking in the morning sun earlier today.

National Zoo celebrates a beary special birthday

A cake was smashed and presents torn open as Arataki the Malaysian sun bear celebrated his 25 birthday at the National Zoo & Aquarium.

AIHW: Hospitalisations from animals increase

The number of hospitalisations caused by animals has increased over the last decade, according to an AIHW report published today.

Bring home a new friend with reduced adoption fees in Queanbeyan

Space is getting a tad cramped at the Queanbeyan-Palerang Animal Management Facility with a hoard of animals seeking their loving furever homes.

Love is all around the zoo this Valentine’s Day

Lovers around the world celebrate the power of Cupid’s bow today and the residents at the National Zoo and Aquarium are doing the same.

What to do when dogs attack? Canberra experts weigh in

Do you know what to do if you witness or are involved in a dog attack? CW reached out to Canberra animal experts to find out.

CW steps behind the scenes at the National Zoo & Aquarium

This week marked International Zookeeper Day (4 October) and CW was invited to Canberra’s own National Zoo & Aquarium to see what a day in the life of a zookeeper looks like.

Double your impact with RSPCA ACT on Thursday

To help combat rising costs, the annual RSPCA ACT Give to Get Them Home campaign returns this Thursday, 5 October.

Party animals celebrate 25 years of the National Zoo and Aquarium

This July marks 25 years of the National Zoo and Aquarium with Canberrans invited to come and join the celebrations.

National Zoo celebrates gentle giants this World Giraffe Day

The National Zoo and Aquarium celebrates World Giraffe Day, this weekend with Canberrans invited to come support the gentle creatures.

Paws hit the pavement to raise funds for RSPCA ACT

Raising funds for animals in need RSPCA ACT hosts the Million Paws Walk at Patrick White Lawns, Sunday 28 May.

Where the wild things sleep, Jamala Wildlife Lodge turns eight

Canberra's Jamala Wildlife Lodge celebrates eight years of intimate animal encounters and overnight stays.

Easter Bunny delivers treats to the National Zoo and Aquarium

As the National Zoo and Aquarium prepares for one of their busiest weekends of the year, a special guest visited some of the residents this morning, Thursday 6 April.

How to find your pawfect match this Valentine’s Day

With the celebration of love just around the corner some people may be thinking a furry, feathered or scaled companion might be a better choice than human company. CW has spoken with an animal expert to get advice on how to find your newest love.

Echidna not, police face prickly situation

When police came across a group interfering with a storm water drain, little did they know the prickly situation that awaited them.

One woman on a mission to rescue Canberra’s wombats

In the backyard of a home in northern Canberra hides a small but mighty sanctuary, the Wombat Rescue. Founded by Yolandi Vermaak with operations running from her house in Nicholls, she and her volunteers are dedicated to helping the local wombat population.

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