Rockhampton Zoo visitors choose to support koala research Published on 28 July 2022 Everyone loves a koala, including visitors attending Rockhampton Zoo who this past financial year chose to support research into the future of the Aussie icons. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Rocky Zoo marks World Chimp Day Published on 14 July 2022 Rockhampton Regional Council has swung into this World Chimp Day with a donation to help protect wild populations in the rainforests of Liberia. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Zoo's baby chimp named in a public vote Published on 31 January 2022 Rockhampton Regional Council recently put the call out for the community to help name the newest member of the chimpanzee troop at The Rockhampton Zoo - and the responses flooded in. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Help name the newest member of the Rockhampton Zoo family Published on 19 January 2022 Rockhampton Regional Council is calling on the community to help name the newest member of the chimpanzee family at Rockhampton Zoo. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
It’s a girl! Published on 22 December 2021 Rockhampton Zoo has today announced that the newest member of the chimpanzee troop is a girl. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Presents all around for Rockhampton Zoo animals Published on 20 December 2021 Cheerful chimps, mischievous meerkats, outgoing otters and the charming crocodile enjoyed early Christmas presents from the staff today at the Rockhampton Zoo.From bonbons to Christmas feasts, the animals received treats specially made for their diets and interests. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Zoo announces safe arrival of baby chimpanzee Published on 09 December 2021 Christmas has come early for Rockhampton Zoo and zoo-goers this morning, with the exciting news that the chimpanzee troop has a new family member. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
New baby to join the troop at Rockhampton Zoo Published on 24 November 2021 Rockhampton Zoo’s beloved chimp, Leakey, is only weeks away from welcoming the troop’s newest addition.The 26-year-old chimp is mum to cheeky toddler Capri, and is expected to give birth to her second bub in early December. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Zoo announces meerkats encounters from next week Published on 22 October 2021 From next week, zoo-goers will once again be able to get up close and personal with a mischievous meerkat mob. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Tourism
Celebrate Wombat Day at Rockhampton Zoo Published on 20 October 2021 This Friday marks World Wombat Day, and Rockhampton Zoo is encouraging residents to pay a visit to the beautiful bulldozers of the bush. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Zoo’s Cassius turns 50 years young Published on 18 October 2021 Rockhampton Zoo has today celebrated the 50th birthday of well-known and much adored chimpanzee, Cassius. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Say hello to our little friends Published on 13 September 2021 Six meerkats are getting set to make their public debut at Rockhampton Zoo this week, just in time for the September school holidays. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Tourism
New baby on the way at Rockhampton Zoo Published on 03 September 2021 Exciting news has come from Rockhampton Zoo today - the chimpanzee family is growing! Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo redevelopment moves toward designs Published on 30 August 2021 Rockhampton Regional Council is ready to turn over a new leaf for the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo.In last week’s Council meeting, Council endorsed a concept plan that is set to breathe new life into the local attractions over the next decade. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Councillor Drew Wickerson, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Parks and Gardens
Rockhampton Zoo to launch exciting new encounter Published on 23 June 2021 Something exciting is about to launch at Rockhampton Zoo.From this Saturday, a brand new encounter will give visitors the chance to get closer with the resident chimpanzees. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Tourism
Rockhampton Zoo visitors donate over $30k to wildlife recovery Published on 09 June 2021 A yearlong fundraiser through Rockhampton Zoo has seen a staggering $30,000 donated by zoo-goers to help support wildlife affected by Australia’s 2020 bushfire crisis. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases
Heartbreaking outcome for pregnant chimpanzee, Samantha Published on 30 April 2021 Rockhampton Regional Council has shared the incredibly sad news that the baby of Rockhampton Zoo chimpanzees, Samantha and Alon, was delivered stillborn yesterday afternoon. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Win a behind the scenes tour of the Zoo! Published on 18 December 2020 Think our Zoo is worth making a song and dance about? Then show us your rendition of Rockhampton Zoo’s ‘12 Days of Christmas’ before Tuesday 22 December for your chance to go behind the scenes and get up close and personal with some of our animals! Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Another baby on the way for chimpanzee troop at Rockhampton Zoo Published on 17 December 2020 Rockhampton Zoo is preparing to welcome another baby chimpanzee!Parks Councillor Cherie Rutherford, together with Rockhampton Zoo staff, made the exciting announcement this morning that 37-year-old member of the troop, Samantha, is expected to give birth next April. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
New feathered family member for Rockhampton Zoo Published on 10 December 2020 An adorable three month old emu chick is currently settling into her new home at Rockhampton Zoo. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Celebrate World Chimp Day with a virtual talk! Published on 13 July 2020 Rockhampton Regional Council are providing an online way to enjoy World Chimp Day, with a virtual keeper talk from Rockhampton Zoo. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Zoo opening tomorrow Published on 26 June 2020 Rockhampton Regional Council today confirmed that the opening date for Rockhampton Zoo has been brought forward to tomorrow, Saturday 27 June. The Zoo will now be open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm. Tagged as: , Rockhampton Zoo
Libraries and Zoo to reopen! Published on 23 June 2020 With Stage 3 of lifting COVID-19 restrictions fast approaching, Rockhampton Regional Council today announced plans to reopen Rockhampton Zoo and the Southside, Northside, Mount Morgan and Gracemere libraries. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Rockhampton Regional Libraries
Guess who’s coming to the Zoo? Published on 25 May 2020 Rocky Zoo is getting ready to welcome some mischievous new residents, with works soon to begin on a brand new enclosure! Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Looking after our animals in lockdown Published on 27 April 2020 Rockhampton Zoo may be currently closed to the public, but plenty is still going on behind the locked gates. Tagged as: , Councillor Cherie Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
His name is Gandali! Published on 02 March 2020 Over 200 people showed up to our naming event at Rockhampton Zoo on Saturday, where Holly and Alon's baby was named Gandali. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Rockhampton Zoo
Find out our little boy’s name! Published on 25 February 2020 A very special event will take place at the Rockhampton Zoo this Saturday as the new baby chimpanzee is named. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford
World goes otter-ly mad for Rocky Zoo Published on 20 February 2020 We all know that our local zoo is home to some incredibly playful and adorable animals, and it seems the world agrees. A Facebook post of two of Rockhampton Zoo’s Asiatic small-clawed otters, Tomio and Misumi, has been drawing international attention – receiving interest from more than 20 countries and over 1.87 million people. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford
Come meet our baby – and help us name him! Published on 14 February 2020 Hearts across the Rockhampton Region melted last week as Rockhampton Zoo announced the arrival of a happy and healthy baby chimpanzee. Now the little one is ready to meet the public! The chimpanzee enclosure reopened today and the community is being asked not only to visit, but to help name the new arrival. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Help name our new baby boy! Published on 13 February 2020 Hearts across the Rockhampton Region melted last week as Rockhampton Zoo announced the arrival of a happy and healthy baby chimpanzee. Now the little one is ready to meet the public and we need your help to give him a name! Tagged as: , Rockhampton Zoo
It’s a boy! Published on 07 February 2020 Rockhampton Zoo this morning confirmed that the zoo’s newest member of the family, a baby chimpanzee born to mum Holly and Dad Alon on Monday, is a little boy. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
First images of our new baby chimp! Published on 05 February 2020 Rockhampton Zoo has shared the first images that have been captured of Holly’s new baby, which was born on Monday. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
New arrival at Rockhampton Zoo Published on 03 February 2020 Rockhampton Zoo has this morning welcomed the birth of a baby chimpanzee! Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Early Christmas for Rocky Zoo animals Published on 20 December 2019 The animals at Rockhampton Zoo must have made Santa’s ‘nice’ list, because today they received some early Christmas presents! Tagged as: , Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford
Baby Chimpanzee Results Published on 18 December 2019 Rockhampton Zoo has now received the results of a necropsy following the still birth of resident Chimpanzee Samantha’s baby last month. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Zoo announces third chimpanzee pregnancy in two years Published on 10 October 2019 There must be something in the water at Rockhampton Zoo as it has today announced a third chimpanzee pregnancy in two years. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford
Samantha showing at 6 months Published on 29 August 2019 Samantha, the pregnant chimpanzee at Rockhampton Zoo, is sporting a baby bump and a big appetite as she hits the 6 month mark of her pregnancy. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Baby Capri set to become a big sister! Published on 15 July 2019 Rockhampton Regional Council has announced that the Rockhampton Zoo is expecting an exciting new addition to their chimp family! Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Advance Rockhampton, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Celebrate our cheeky chimp cousins at the Zoo Published on 10 July 2019 This Sunday is World Chimpanzee Day, and Rockhampton Zoo will be hosting a celebration of humankind’s closest relatives. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Zoo animals enjoy Easter surprise Published on 18 April 2019 The animals at Rockhampton Zoo enjoyed their own Easter celebrations today with eggs and bunnies made especially for them. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Parks and Gardens
Otter-ly adorable new Zoo animals Published on 17 April 2019 Rocky Zoo has welcomed two cheeky new Asiatic small-clawed otters named Tomio and Misumi. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo
Meet Rocky Zoo’s newest wedge-tailed resident Published on 04 April 2019 These school holidays, eagle-eyed visitors to Rockhampton Zoo can look forward to spotting a stunning new addition. Valkyrie, a young wedge-tailed eagle, has been settling in to her new home and is ready to meet visitors. Tagged as: , Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford, Rockhampton Zoo, Tourism
Come and celebrate baby chimp Capri's first birthday Published on 07 February 2019 Residents and visitors alike are invited to join Rockhampton Zoo to mark an incredibly special milestone on Tuesday 12 February, with one of the community’s favourite animals, baby chimpanzee Capri, celebrating her first birthday. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Rockhampton Zoo, Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford
Another milestone for Capri Published on 09 July 2018 Rockhampton Zoo’s baby chimpanzee Capri continues to delight crowds after reaching a new milestone – taking her first steps. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Deputy Mayor Councillor Rutherford