Meet Nibblet the Boodie (Burrowing Bettong) Boodies are one of Australia’s great conservation comeback stories. Once found right across the mainland, they disappeared due to predators like cats and foxes, surviving only on a handful of offshore islands. Thanks to dedicated recovery programs and predator-free sanctuaries, their numbers are slowly bouncing back. Unique among kangaroo relatives, Boodies live in underground warrens – entire little cities with multiple entrances – that not only provi

This #WorldWildlifeDay, we’re doubling down on snake conservation! 🐍 As a continued nod to the Year of the Snake, we highlight the Zoo’s efforts through the Virgin Islands tree boa conservation program. The Virgin Islands boa is one of the smallest and most rare boa species in the world! However, due to their tiny size, they are also particularly vulnerable to predators, leading to their endangered status. Through this program, the Zoo and its partners continue to breed and establish new popula