Critically Endangered birds released to the wild

In April this year Zoos Victoria, in collaboration with partners, excitingly released 20 Critically Endangered native Helmeted Honeyeaters into the wild at Yarra Ranges National Park, in a conservation effort to save the species from extinction.

The release of zoo-bred birds, combined with extra feeding in the wild, has helped the Helmeted Honeyeater population rise to 250 in the wild - making this one of Victoria’s most significant threatened species success stories.

With Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Parks Victoria, Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater Inc., Melbourne Water, Monash University, The University of Melbourne, Yarra Ranges Council, Cardinia City Council, Greening Australia, Trust for Nature, alongside generous philanthropic support.

Zoos Victoria is a zoo-based conservation organisation, fighting for a future rich in wildlife. Learn more about our work at zoo.org.au