Council’s Team Leader Parks Operations Jonathan Nicoll in the almost completed new cattle enclosure.

STANLEY AND BASIL’S NEW ENCLOSURE: Council’s Team Leader Parks Operations Jonathan Nicoll said the new enclosure for the Zoo & Aviary’s two miniature cattle will be finished by Christmas.

Parks & Recreation

New enclosure for Zoo & Aviary miniature cattle

Published: 03 Dec 2024 7:39am

A new enclosure for the Wagga Wagga Zoo & Aviary’s two miniature cattle, Stanley and Basil, is nearing completion.

Wagga Wagga City Council’s Team Leader Parks Operations Jonathan Nicoll said when it is finished, the enclosure will include many new and important features.

“The Zoo & Aviary can be subject to severe runoff after a storm, and our cattle can be vulnerable when there’s a lot of water around or the ground is mushy,” Mr Nicoll said.

Council Zoo Keeper Sophie Galvin with miniature cattle Stanley and Basil — **MOO-VING HOME:** Council Zoo Keeper Sophie Galvin handing out treats to Stanley (left) and Basil, both calmly waiting for their new home to be finished.

“To help with this, the new enclosure will include a full dry area as well as new turf, improved stormwater drainage and a new irrigation system.”

Mr Nicoll said all the works are being completed by Council’s Zoo team.

“A new shed has already been constructed, and we hope to be moving Stanley and Basil into their refurbished home by Christmas.”