Painting papier-mâché eggs in eye-catching colours, dedicated keepers – who have continued to work on site throughout lockdowns to care for the Zoo’s animals – hid tasty treats for meerkats Frank, Dracula, Archie, Penelope, Timon, Aurora and Meko to find amongst the sand and rocks in their home, before hanging Easter baskets for the zoo’s mischievous troop of Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys to eggsplore.
Join Robert as he sets out on an epic afternoon adventure on his motorbike. First stop is the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital where he picks up some special passengers who are ready for release. You don’t want to miss this! 🐍
What do otters, weasels, and badgers all have in common? They are all members of the Mustelidae family. These carnivorous critters are known for their ability to catch prey and their distinctive body-types and coloration.
Mustelids are placental mammals in the family Mustelidae. They are the largest family in the Order Carnivora, which includes many other carnivorous (or meat-eating) species. The family has around sixty species across 22 genera. There is plenty of diversity within the group.
All members of the Mustelidae family share the same traits … Continue
