Saigon’s Birthday Celebrations

Sydney Zoo recently celebrated the birthday of Saigon the last ex-circus elephant in Australia with a surprise performance from the Sydney Youth Orchestra.

Sydney Zoo mourns loss of beloved chimp Mogli

Sydney Zoo is sad to announce the death of Mogli a beloved member of our chimpanzee troop. Mogli was found in the chimpanzee habitat this morning by our team.

We are currently investigating the circumstances and once more information is known we will make a further statement. We would like to confirm that media reports of an escaped animal are false. The team are in a state of deep shock and grief.

Sydney Zoo Welcomes Five Meerkat Pups

Meerkat Pup

The NEW Sydney Zoo is celebrating more babies with the arrival of five meerkat pups born just over 3 weeks ago to parents Sam and Kozi. The quintuplets are tiny enough to fit in the palm of their keeper’s hands.