Nature Park Port Moresby is thrilled to announce exciting news of the successful breeding of the Raggiana Bird of Paradise. This incredible achievement is a result of their ongoing breeding program, which has been a top priority for the nature park for several years. This marks the second successful breeding in just 4 years, making it a significant milestone for both Nature Park and Papua New Guinea (PNG), as the Raggiana Bird of Paradise also known as the “Kumul” in Tok Pisin (the pidgin English of PNG) holds the prestigious title of being the national animal of PNG. The Raggiana Birds of Paradise are part of the International Breeding Program for this species. Nature Park dedicated wildlife team has spent the past 3 years tirelessly developing the necessary skills to successfully breed these iconic birds in captivity, this achievement is a rare milestone in their conservation efforts for these unique species. A testament to the dedication and expertise of their wildlife keepers as this showcase their ability to successfully breed the Raggiana Bird of Paradise in captivity. Their unwavering commitment to preserving the wildlife species and educating future generation is exemplified through the Wildlife Conservation Campaign “Lukautim Bilas Bilong Yu”, by which they aim to help improve sustainability by reducing the need for wild harvest of these species for cultural purposes whilst protecting the indigenous traditions. As the country will celebrate the 50th Independence anniversary this year, Nature Park is honored to witness history together with the birth of this new member of the Raggiana species. Leading attraction in PNG and an internationally zoo by the Zoo and Aquarium Association of Australasia, Port Moresby Nature Park now welcomes more than 150,000 visitors annually including 30,000 students participating in their educational and holiday programs. Nature Park is also proud to be the only internationally accredited rescue and conservation facility in PNG, dedicated to preserving the country’s unique flora and fauna through engaging and immersive experiences as their mission relies on the generous support of the public, business community, government, and development agencies. Join Nature Park in celebrating this momentous occasion and the incredible work being done at the Port Moresby Nature Park to preserve and protect precious wildlife species.