Animal Stories
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Franklin Zoo property for sale by tender
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The Franklin Zoo Property is available for sale by tender closing 1 April 2025
Click here to see information, video footage and photos of property
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Mila’s move to be with other elephants
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Click Here to see a 14 minute video clip showing Mila’s move to her new family
Mila and Mary play trunks over -
Mila, Mary, and Shaba… a herd of 3. By Erin Ivory
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Shaba (L) Mary (M) Mila (R)
Shaba (L) Mila (R)
Mila and Mary’s relationship has grown and they still enjoy playing and hanging out together. Mary and Mila spend their nights together and their sleeping arrangements have moved over time to be closer and closer to each other. When the keepers arrived in the morning, they would [...]
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Franklin Zoo property for sale by tender
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
Posted on May 28, 2025 | No CommentsThank you to all who contributed to make it possible to rehome all of Dr Helen Schofield's animals. -
Charitable Trust News
Posted on October 21, 2025 | No CommentsFranklin Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary is a very special place. It is a privilege to have our wonderful supporters, help us, to make it possible to care for our special needs birds, reptiles and animals. -
New Arrival, Bingarra, Brolga Crane
Posted on September 23, 2025 | No CommentsBingarra, an Australian Brolga crane, has recently moved in to Franklin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary from Hamilton zoo. He was hatched at Auckland zoo on June 2005.