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