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A Goliath bird-eating tarantula (Photo: Snakecollector/Wikipedia)

Bid to name a bird-eating tarantula

Wellington Zoo's is auctioning off naming rights to their new Goliath bird-eating tarantula.

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(Photo: Lloyd Burr/3 News)

Royal penguin passes away

The critically ill royal penguin being looked after by Wellington Zoo has died overnight.

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The juvenile royal penguin's being fed a half-salmon half-sardine mix with vitamins twice a day

Royal penguin still in critical condition video

An ailing royal penguin that washed up on the shores of the Wairarapa has been taken to Wellington Zoo in a critical condition.

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An anaesthetist was on hand to ensure Rokan didn't wake (photo: Samantha Ives / 3 News)

'Rokan' gets treatment for tiger toothache

Wellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Rokan was anesthetised today to have his broken tooth capped and given a root canal.

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Sean's procedure took more than two hours

Root canal for Wellington's sun bear video

One of New Zealand’s only bears was anesthetised for a root canal operation at Wellington Zoo today.

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Weta Workshop designed the statues in the precinct, which are modelled on the enclosure's inhabitants (photo: Lloyd Burr / 3 News)

Sneak peek at Wellington Zoo's new attraction video

Wellington Zoo gave 3 News a sneak peek at its new Asia Precinct which will open to the public next weekend.

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Seun (Photo: Wellington Zoo)

Wellington giraffe dies after surgery

An endangered giraffe at Wellington Zoo has died after having an infected toe amputated.

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One of the three Tuatara hatching from its egg at Wellington Zoo

Three Tuatara hatch at Wellington Zoo

Three Tuatara have been welcomed into the world at Wellington Zoo after hatching from their eggs over the weekend.

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Sumatran Tigers are critically endangered (photo: Wellington Zoo)

Close encounter with a rare Sumatran tiger video

Patrons at Wellington Zoo have had a rare opportunity to see a critically endangered Sumatran Tiger up close.

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The pygmy marmosets (Photo: Wellington Zoo)

Baby boom at Wellington Zoo

There's been a baby boom at Wellington Zoo this week.

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The Alpine Dingo pup at Wellington Zoo

Adorable dingo pup needs a name

An adorable Alpine Dingo pup is the latest addition to Wellington Zoo.

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While the new tarantulas are venomous, they’re not dangerous to humans

Meet Wellington's new tarantulas video

A box of 106 tarantulas has arrived at Wellington Zoo.

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Tarantula walks across a hand

Tarantulas! Coming to a zoo near you

Arachnophobes might want to steer clear of Wellington Zoo today, even if their latest arrivals are "pretty harmless".

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The young tuatara at Wellington Zoo (Photo: Wellington Zoo)

Tuatara in tip top shape at Wellington Zoo

Six juvenile tuatara stretched out in the sun yesterday as they were measured and weighed at Wellington Zoo.

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An x-ray of the red-billed gull showing the damaged and undamaged joints in red (Photo: Wellington Zoo)

Native bird euthanised after cruel attack

A seagull - injured after being shot by an airgun or pellet gun - was found at Wellington's Oriental Parade and had to be euthanised at Wellington Zoo this morning.

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The New Zealand Forest Gecko baby at Wellington Zoo (Photo: Wellington Zoo)

Tiny New Zealand Forest Gecko born

An eagerly awaited native New Zealand Forest Gecko baby has been spotted by the keen eyes of keepers at Wellington Zoo.

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Little Blue Penguins (AAP file)

Scruffy Little Blue Penguins may not need a lift

The vets at Wellington Zoo are warning the public not to be overcautious when they come across Little Blue Penguins.

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One of the black-and-white ruffed lemurs at Wellington Zoo in The Nest Te Kohanga (Photo: Wellington Zoo)

Photos: Twin lemurs take a trip to the doctor

Twin black-and-white ruffed lemurs visited The Nest Te Kohanga for health checks at Wellington Zoo.

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Jess the chimpanzee has a health check up at Wellington Zoo (Photo: Wellington Zoo)

Contraceptive implant for oldest chimp in Wellington

The oldest female chimpanzee at Wellington Zoo underwent a health check up yesterday at The Nest Te Kohanga.

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One of the Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys at Wellington Zoo (Photo: Wellington Zoo)

How to name a Bolivian Squirrel Monkey

Wellington Zoo has turned to Trade Me to name one of their new Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys.

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