News: Attractions
South Australian penguin conservation centre closes
The Granite Island Penguin Interpretive Centre, at Victor Harbor in South Australia, is closing after 12 years, with the three penguins who currently live in the centre - Billy,...
Jan 15, 2016
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Wonderland Fun Park to relocate and expand at larger Melbourne Docklands site
Wonderland Fun Park is set to move its operations in Melbourne’s Docklands precinct to a new and larger site under the Melbourne Star observation wheel. The popular family fun...
Jan 15, 2016
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16th June opening date set for Shanghai Disney Resort
The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group has revealed that Shanghai Disney Resort will host a multi-day, grand opening celebration, culminating in a spectacular...
Jan 13, 2016
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Australian Trampoline Park Association links with world trampoline body
The International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) has announced that it has established links with the Australian Trampoline Park Association (ATPA) which will see ATPA...
Jan 13, 2016
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NGV extends opening hours as Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei exhibition draws record crowds
The National Gallery of Victoria’s ground-breaking Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei exhibition has attracted more than 94,700 visitors in its first month, making it the gallery’s...
Jan 13, 2016
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Dubai Parks and Resorts landscaping program bringing greenery to the desert
The development of Dubai Parks and Resorts is bringing lush vegetation to its desert destination with the acquisition of 15,860 trees, 6,100 palms and over 1.4 million shrubs...
Jan 12, 2016
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Rescued Sea Turtle tests the waters at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
A rescued and rehabilitated Loggerhead sea turtle has, as of today (12th January), prepared for a return to the wild with a practice swim in SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium's 2.2...
Jan 11, 2016
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WhiteWater marks 35 years in the waterpark industry
WhiteWater, the leading global designer and manufacturer of innovative waterpark products and active family attractions, has celebrated 35 years in the waterpark industry. The...
Jan 10, 2016
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Wildlife Reserves Singapore welcomes record births and looks to stability
Over 700 animals, ranging from across 150 different species, were born or hatched at Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) attractions, including Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari,...
Jan 10, 2016
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International success and multiple installations for Clip ‘n Climb through 2015
Having enjoyed a successful 2015, The Highgate Group, innovators and developers of Clip ‘n Climb recreational climbing facilities, is looking to continue new installations...
Jan 10, 2016
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Great white shark dies within three days in Japanese aquarium
The world’s first adult great white shark to ever go on display in an aquarium has died after just three days on display. The 3.5 metre shark, accidentally captured in a net off...
Jan 8, 2016
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Wanda’s Legendary Entertainment acquisition leads to Jurassic World theme park speculation
Dalian Wanda’s US$3.5 billion acquisition of Hollywood movie studio Legendary Entertainment, is leading to speculation that it will develop a Jurassic World theme park on the...
Jan 7, 2016
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Sachin Tendulkar and Cristiano Ronaldo combine to launch football entertainment centres
Smaaash Entertainment, an Indian visitor attractions and sports company part-owned by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has recruited Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo to help...
Jan 5, 2016
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Magic Memories looks to expand in US attractions
Queenstown-based imaging company Magic Memories is looking to expand in the attractions industry in the USA with its innovative approach to traditional location photography....
Jan 5, 2016
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Dalian Wanda’s Gold Coast theme park plan would hit existing attractions
A new independent report has said that plans for a new multi-billion dollar theme park on the Gold Coast, to be developed by Chinese real estate and entertainment giant Dalian...
Jan 4, 2016
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Zealandia links with Switched On Bikes to offer sustainable transport alternative
Wellington attraction Zealandia has teamed up with electric bike hire and tour start-up Switched on Bikes to offer a sustainable alternative for visitors and locals to get to...
Jan 4, 2016
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Granties Maze finally opens on the NSW South Coast
More than 30 years after it was first planned, the Granties Maze attraction at Foxground near Gerringong on the NSW South Coast has opened to the public. After numerous delays...
Jan 2, 2016
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Taronga Zoo offers $1 birthday entry through its centenary year
To mark its centenary, Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is inviting anyone celebrating their birthday this year to spend their birthday with the animals for just $1. Marking 100 years of...
Jan 1, 2016
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Antarctic Journey experience opens on Phillip Island
In an Australian-first, WWF-Australia and Phillip Island Nature Parks have launched a fully-immersive ‘Antarctic Journey’ attraction at Phillip Island. The new visitor...
Jan 1, 2016
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Billy the wombat invites mates to join him at wildlife centre for 2016
A young common wombat called Billy, being cared for by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers at Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre at The Gap in Brisbane’s...
Jan 1, 2016
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Maryborough vintage aircraft museum to close
Following the death of its founder John Fisher, who died in a plane crash in 2012, Maryborough’s Old Aviator's Flying Museum is to close. The rare vintage aircraft museum sits...
Dec 30, 2015
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Dubai Safari Park to open in 2016
Covering an area of 119 hectares and at a cost of Dh150 million, the Dubai Safari Park will be home to almost 1,000 animals when it opens in the middle of next year. Replacing...
Dec 30, 2015
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New Western Sydney Zoo to feature best practice sustainability
Plans for the new ‘cage free’ Western Sydney Zoo will be led by best-practice sustainability objectives, according to the project’s lead architects Misho + Associates. The plans...
Dec 30, 2015
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Dreamworld unveils two newly born cubs at Tiger Island
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has unveiled two healthy female tigers cubs born at its Tiger Island conservation attraction. The cubs, born in later November, were unveiled to...
Dec 29, 2015
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