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That feeling when you realise it’s almost the weekend 💃🪩🦜
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Birri the Tasmanian Devil! 🖤

Tasmanian devils are incredible nighttime scavengers with a sense of smell strong enough to detect carrion up to a kilometer away! At night, they roam long distances, using their keen noses to locate food. And despite their reputation, these little Aussies are known to be quite gentle with each other in social settings, often sharing meals together!

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🌿🐾 Meet the brush-tailed rock wallaby! 🐾🌿

This charming marsupial, known for its distinctive brushy tail and agile climbing skills, is a true gem of Australia’s wildlife. Found in rocky outcrops and rugged terrains, these little adventurers are not just adorable; they’re also vital to their ecosystem.

Sadly, their populations have dwindled due to habitat loss and predators. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these unique creatures and their habitats. 

Let’s spread the word and support efforts to keep the brush-tailed rock wallaby bouncing into the future! 💚✨

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Pollo, I don't think that's how you're supposed to use a rake. 🤔

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When both the pony and the wombat need a daily walk 🥰

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James the ostrich showing all he has to offer 🪶 
📸 Supervisor Mila

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When someone takes a photo of you mid meal 🫢🐠🦦
Meet our 4 otter girls for lunch by booking in an encounter https://hallsgapzoo.com.au/shop/otter-encounter/

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🎃🐊🐍🦏 Spooky Season Special: Debunking Scary Animal Myths!🦏🐍🐊🎃

Happy Halloween from Halls Gap Zoo! 👻 Are you feeling a bit spooked by crocodiles, snakes, or rhinos? We’ve got a treat for you! Check out our latest video where we debunk some common fears about these amazing creatures and reveal why they’re not as scary as they seem. 
From the gentle nature of rhinos to surprising facts about living with snakes and crocs, you’ll discover the truth behind the fright! 

This Halloween, let’s celebrate the beauty and importance of all animals. Click the video below and see them in a whole new light! 

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In the lead up to Spooky Season, some of our animals were treated with pumpkin enrichment! 🎃
Check out how each species reacted to their carved pumpkin, and stay tuned for another Halloween special video tomorrow! 👻

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Perry the perentie! 🦎

Our resident perentie monitor, Perry, has recently learnt to walk outside his enclosure on a lead. This is fantastic enrichment for Perry, as he gets to experience new sights and smells, all the while basking in the warm Victorian spring sun. ☀️
If you see Perry out and about with his keepers, make sure to say hi! 

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Here’s a rainbow to brighten everyone’s day! 🌈

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Just a reminder that you can meet our sooky rhinos up close and personal by booking an encounter online! 🦏
https://hallsgapzoo.com.au/shop/rhino-encounter/

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Happy International Wombat Day from our resident wombats- Bean, Bonnie, Bootsie, and Sprout! 

Today, we celebrate one of Australia's most iconic and beloved marsupials—the wombat!  With their unique backwards-facing pouch and their incredible digging skills, these chunky herbivores play a vital role in maintaining their ecosystem.

Sadly, wombats face a number of threats, including habitat loss and diseases like sarcoptic mange, which has heavily impacted wild populations. Here at Halls Gap Zoo, we're committed to raising awareness and protecting these amazing animals through education and conservation efforts.

You can take Sprout for a walk with his keepers by booking an interactive wombat encounter 
https://hallsgapzoo.com.au/shop/wombat-encounter/

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Pygmy Marmosets! Halls Gap Zoo is home to 7 of these little cuties. 
Here's some fun facts:

1. Tiny Size: Pygmy marmosets are the world’s smallest monkeys, weighing just around 100 grams and measuring about 12-15 cm (excluding their tail).

2. Tree Dwellers: They are excellent climbers and can rotate their heads 180 degrees to look for predators while navigating through the treetops!

3. Sap Lovers: These monkeys are known as "gummivores" because their diet primarily consists of tree sap and gum, which they extract using their sharp teeth.

4. High Energy: Despite their small size, pygmy marmosets are incredibly active, jumping distances up to 5 meters between branches!

5. Family-Oriented: Pygmy marmosets live in tight family groups, and males are very involved in the care of their young, carrying them on their backs for protection.

6. Communication: These monkeys have a complex system of communication with high-pitched calls that are often so fast or quiet that humans can’t hear them.

📸 Keeper Larissa