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Running low on personal space after these school holidays? (Our Redneck Wallaby mum knows how you feel) Hop on in to the zoo today to let the kids run off some steam so they sleep well and are ready for the new school year. The weather is going to be perfect to see all the animals out and about.
📸 Keeper Sherrin
#grampians #grampiansvictoria #grampiansnationalpark #schoolholidays #schoolholidaysmelbourne #hallsgap #hallsgapzoo #hallsgapvictoria
Bristles would like to let everyone know we are open everyday this long weekend from 10am-5pm. Bring the kids for a nice day out before school is back. We have keeper talks planned, encounters will be running and our food van will be open for coffees, drinks and hot food. We can’t wait to see all of you . #hallsgapzoo #grampians #visitmelbourne #victoria #visitvictoria #redpanda
We would like to introduce our new babies. Firstly we have 2 baby elk calves that you might be lucky enough to get a glimpse of. Mum will usually keep the babies in the thick bush for the first few weeks to keep them safe and as they get older they start venturing out more, they are born with spots and without a scent so they don’t attract any predators.
We also have a beautiful baby Quokka keepers named Ember she is not on display just yet but be sure to keep an eye out on socials on when she will make her debut. #hallsgapzoo #grampians #visitmelbourne #victoria #visitvictoria #quokka #elk
Come and enjoy some up close encounters with our animals and while our keepers talk to you about facts and individual personalities you can:
😍Have a Red Panda walk across your lap,
😱Pat a rhino,
😄Hold a lizard,
🤭Feed a cheetah,
🤗Get kisses from the dingoes,
😮Feel small standing next to our giraffe
🥰Hold an otters hand
🤪Deal with the craziness of our meerkat mob
🤗Or walk our baby wombat
If you’ve had encounters what has been your favourite?
Check out the link below for more information and it is always best to pre book as some encounters are limited to only 2 people a day.
https://hallsgapzoo.com.au/encounters/
WE ARE OPEN!!!!
From Tuesday the 7th of January at 10am we officially reopen to visitors. It has been a long 17 days of being closed so our animals are so excited to see you all. Encounters will be up and running so please call to book or arrive early to avoid disappointment.
#hallsgapzoo #grampians #visitmelbourne
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from our zoo family to yours! 🎅🏼🐾
We’d like to thank you all for your amazing support throughout the year—your love for the animals and our work means the world to us!
Just a friendly reminder, the zoo is closed today.
Wishing you a joyful day filled with love, laughter, and a little wild magic. 🌟🦒🐆
- The Halls Gap Zoo Team
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As you may know, Halls Gap Zoo (Grampians VIC, Australia) has always been a cherished part of our community, providing a home for hundreds of animals and offering unforgettable experiences for visitors from near and far. However, like many other local businesses, we’ve been devastated by the recent bushfires that forced us to close our doors during our busiest season- a critical time for us to generate revenue and ensure the wellbeing of our animals.
These fires not only caused damage to the surrounding environment but also severely impacted our ability to operate and care for our beloved animals. Despite the challenges, we have remained committed to their care, but the financial strain has been overwhelming. The closure has made it incredibly difficult for us to meet our daily operating costs, and without support, we risk losing the progress we’ve made.
How Your Support Will Help:
Animal Care: The costs of feeding, vet visits, and maintaining the animals’ habitats remain constant, even when the zoo is closed.
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in helping us get back on our feet and continue our important work. We’re asking for your support now so that we can continue to care for our animals and provide a unique, educational experience for future generations.
Thank you for standing by us during this challenging time. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us and to the animals that call Halls Gap Zoo their home.
https://gofund.me/f0539bc9
🌅 After an intense few days, this is the view we woke up to this morning.🌅
We’re so grateful for the stunning beauty that surrounds us here at Halls Gap Zoo, especially after the challenges of the past week. Our team has been working tirelessly, and we are happy to report that all animals are safe and being cared for daily by our dedicated keepers.
A huge thank you to the CFA (Country Fire Authority) and Forest Fire Management Victoria for their relentless efforts in keeping the zoo and surrounding areas safe during these challenging times.
We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our supporters for your patience, understanding, and kindness as we navigate this difficult period.
Our team has set up a GoFundMe page to help alleviate the costs of caring for a zoo as large as ours. You can visit the link https://gofund.me/09c777da to donate.
As per the VIC Emergency website, Halls Gap town is still not safe for return, and as such, we remain closed until further notice. Please continue to check the VIC Emergency site- https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ for the latest updates on the situation in the area.
Stay safe and keep an eye on our social media for more updates as we work through this. Your support means the world to us.
Hot days means snow enrichment for our panda boys. 🧊
In the wild, red pandas are found throughout the cold Himalayas. This means on hot days, we go the extra mile for our cold loving friends and provide them lots of frozen treats.
📸 Keeper Steph
#redpanda #enrichment #hallsgapzoo #grampians #victoria
🎉 Happy 1st Birthday, Polo! 🐒
Our cheeky little black-capped capuchin is officially a whole year old today! Polo has grown into such a playful and curious young monkey, keeping his family (and keepers!) on their toes every single day.
Even though we’re still closed due to the bushfires, we couldn’t let Polo’s big day pass without a celebration. The team put together a special birthday party with all of Polo’s favourite treats and enrichment activities, and he had an absolute blast exploring his birthday goodies.
Thank you for all your support during this challenging time. We’re looking forward to reopening as soon as it’s safe and sharing moments like these with you in person again. Stay safe, everyone!
📸: Keeper Sherrin
#BlackCappedCapuchin #hallsgapzoo
It doesn’t get much more majestic than a cheetah 🐆 How handsome is Duma!
📸 Keeper Steph
#cheetah #bigcat #hallsgapzoo #melbourne #grampians
Our keepers having been photographing Romeo the elk every day to keep track of his impressive antlers!
How beautiful is this photo taken in the early morning light by Keeper Sherrin 📸😍
#antlers #elk #hoofstock #hallsgapzoo #grampians
Sprout the wombat meets the otter girls.
What was Sprout thinking? 🤔
📸 Keeper Steph
#otter #asiansmallclawedotter #wombat #joey #hallsgapzoo #grampians
