Meet the Locals: Whio

It’s Whio Awareness Month – the perfect time to shine a light on these incredible endemic ducks! Rarer than some species of kiwi, whio (blue duck) are nationally vulnerable with a wild population of less than 3,000 individuals. That’s why Auckland Zoo is part of a dedicated breed for release programme with our conservation partners at the Department of Conservation to boost the numbers of this iconic species in the wild. Listen as birds team leader Carl explains this important mahi and gives our