
Updated 25/11/10
Viewing Information
Please check this website for updates on our new boy Ongard. Ongard will be on view from 11am with his mother Kulab and 'Auntie' Num-Oi. The group will stay on display until 3 pm, unless Ongard gets sleepy and needs to take a nap in the barn. Naps are necessary!
Parking at the Zoo is limited. We recommend using public transport in planning your visit. For further information go to http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/
Latest Video 15/2/2011
Our one year old elephant girl Mali has a great time in the deeper Bull Paddock pool with her mum Dokkoon and her favourite Aunty Num-Oi. This footage was all shot by keepers Erin and Andy and gets you closer than ever to our herd as they play in the water and mud. You can hear a wide range of vocal squeaks, rumbles and trumpets as our girls, and baby boy Ongard, play together.
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