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World-class free diver to help BZS programme
Friday, February 27, 2015

Students are being offered the chance to learn about the Island’s marine environment from world-class South African free diver Hanli Prinsloo.


Regiment Volunteer Divers Take On Lionfish
Monday, February 02, 2015

A volunteer team of Regiment divers “declared war” on lionfish this past weekend.


Aquarium roof work on schedule
Thursday, January 15, 2015

Work on the aquarium’s new roof is over halfway complete and the project remains well on track, according to Dr Ian Walker.


Students Enjoy “Hands On” Learning With BZS
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Whether for high school seniors about to head off to university, or preschoolers just beginning their educational career, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has been offering a wide variety of hands-on learning opportunities for Bermuda’s students for many years – and all free of charge for the students and teachers who attend.


Film star Douglas to narrate Ocean Vet
Monday, December 22, 2014

The announcement that Michael Douglas will narrate the upcoming Ocean Vet series is a fitting tribute to the man behind the nature documentary.



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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!

BAMZ Welcomes Three New Tammar Wallabies
Bernews
Saturday, August 09, 2014

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo [BAMZ] recently acquired three wild Tammar Wallabies, including two males and a female, all in an effort to help New Zealand to control the population of the species in that country.

The BAMZ newsletter said, “Our three new Tammar Wallabies were part of a population control effort in New Zealand; we just love it when new animals come to BAMZ to make their home.

“Also known as the dama or darma wallaby, it is native to south and western Australia, however it was introduced to New Zealand in the 1870s, where it is now seen as a pest. The wallabies at BAMZ were part of a population control effort in New Zealand, where their foraging has negatively impacted agricultural areas and indigenous plants.”

An example of a Tammar Wallaby

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“These are actually wild born animals,” explained Patrick Talbot, Curator for the Aquarium and Zoo. “An agreement was made with the New Zealand government and zoos in America to acquire about 100 animals, and we jumped on that bandwagon.”

“The wallabies were first transported to the United States and kept in quarantine for 30 days, before being transferred to Bermuda, where they have undergone a further period of quarantine.

“Tammar wallabies are one of the smallest wallaby species. They are about the size of a rabbit, and they are mostly grey. Adults have a head and body length of 24-26 inches, with a tail that is usually 15-17 inches. They stand about 14-18 inches tall. Adult males typically weigh about 15 pounds, while females are about 10 pounds.”