News: Attractions
Wellington Zoo welcomes conservation superstar
Daniela Biaggio is Wellington Zoo’s new Conservation Manager – a brand new full-time role created to integrate conservation and sustainability across all areas of the Zoo, and a...
Apr 22, 2014
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Environment
Museums Australia 2014 Conference heads to Tasmania
Museums Australia is to stage its annual conference in Launceston in May, the first time the conference has headed to Tasmania since 1993. With the theme Connecting the Edge:...
Apr 20, 2014
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Attractions
Universal Studios Japan welcomes 10.5 million visitors in last financial year
The number of visitors to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka in fiscal 2013 was roughly 10.5 million, up 7.7% from the previous year and the second-highest figure since the movie...
Apr 20, 2014
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Attractions
Royal couple open Taronga Zoo Bilby exhibit
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were introduced to some of Australia’s unique and endangered wildlife at Taronga Zoo today (20th April), officially opening the Zoo’s new Bilby...
Apr 20, 2014
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Dreamworld chooses bilbies not bunnies at Easter
As supporters of the Save The Bilby Fund, Dreamworld are reminding Australians to choose Easter Bilbies over Easter Bunnies this Easter in order to help raise much needed...
Apr 18, 2014
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Zoo relocates to Sunshine Coast's The Big Pineapple
Following the recent closure of the Alma Park Zoo, many of the Zoo's animals have been relocated to a new home at The Big Pineapple on the Sunshine Coast. More than 200 farm,...
Apr 18, 2014
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Critically endangered white-cheek gibbon born at Adelaide Zoo
A critically endangered white-cheek gibbon has been born at Adelaide Zoo, only the third born there in the zoo's 130 years of operation. White-cheeked gibbons are born golden in...
Apr 17, 2014
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Environment
Victoria’s Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa named Best Luxury Mineral Spring Spa in Australia and Oceania
The Belgravia Leisure managed Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa has been named ‘Best Luxury Mineral Spring Spa: Australia and Oceania at the 2014 World Luxury Spa Awards. The World...
Apr 16, 2014
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Attractions
New Australian circus tours Queensland
In an era when traditional circuses are generally perceived as being in decline, a new Australian circus company, Hudsons Circus, is currently touring Queensland and northern...
Apr 15, 2014
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Entertainment
Improved safety for Singapore amusement rides
Amusement rides located in private clubs and residential estates in Singapore will now be regulated by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) through the Amusement Rides...
Apr 15, 2014
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Waterparks
Tropical Fruit World boosted by interest in farm tourism
Tropical Fruit World in northern NSW is a remarkable success as both a visitor attraction and a working fruit farm. As reported in a recent ABC Landline program, farming and...
Apr 15, 2014
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Environment
Austrade seeks industry input on tourism infrastructure
The Federal Government has given Austrade with the task of refocussing uncommitted tourism grants funding to a new program that will deliver demand-driver infrastructure (DDI)...
Apr 14, 2014
Attractions /
Government
Visitors get up close to Perth Zoo’s orangutans
A spectacular two-metre high boardwalk around Perth Zoo’s orangutan exhibit brings visitors closer to the extraordinary apes. Opened just in time for the school holidays, the...
Apr 14, 2014
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Environment
Royals enjoy adrenalin thrills on ‘the world’s most exciting jet boat ride’
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed adrenalin thrills and breathtaking spins on Queenstown’s Shotover Jet on Sunday (13th April) - on a trip renowned as ‘the world’s most...
Apr 13, 2014
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Attractions
Queue management experts conclude Merlin deal while targeting Asian markets
Theme park queue management company Accesso Technology has signed a three-year deal with Merlin Entertainments that will see its Passport ticketing, e-commerce and ride...
Apr 13, 2014
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Technology /
Waterparks
Monkey Mania expands with Gosford indoor play centre opening
Monkey Mania, the Australian founded indoor play centre company, opened the first stage of the latest Monkey Mania at the Central Coast Leagues Club in Gosford at the end of...
Apr 12, 2014
Attractions /
Play
Sunway and Viacom agree to develop Nickelodeon-themed attraction in Kuala Lumpur
The Sunway Group has expanded its collaboration with global entertainment group Viacom to develop a RM100 million (US$31 million) Nickelodeon-themed attraction - the first in...
Apr 11, 2014
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Retail
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel welcomes 100,000th guest
Less than four months after opening, the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel has welcomed its 100,000th guest. Yesterday morning (Thursday 10th April) saw Alex Artis, from...
Apr 10, 2014
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Attractions
Construction begins on Qatar's 'world-class zoo'
Work on the new Doha Zoo is underway, with two local construction companies awarded major contracts worth a combined total of US$32 million (QR118 million) to begin the mega-zoo...
Apr 10, 2014
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Environment
Abu Dhabi seeks investors for events venue
Abu Dhabi is seeking private investors for a major new entertainment venue planned for the city's Khalifa Park. Abu Dhabi City Municipality has advised that it is to issue a...
Apr 9, 2014
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Entertainment
Moore Park Entertainment Quarter up for sale
The Moore Park Entertainment Quarter within Sydney’s Fox Studios precinct is for sale, with current owners Colonial First State expecting to an estimated $70 million for the...
Apr 9, 2014
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Venues /
Entertainment
Santorini Water Fantasy opens in Thailand
Santorini Water Fantasy, the new waterpark add-on to Thailand’s existing Santorini theme park, recently held a high-profile opening – attended by leading Thai entertainers and...
Apr 8, 2014
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Waterparks
The Maze to extend Outback Splash! season until June
Having proved massively popular since opening before Christmas, the Outback Splash! children's aquatic playground at The Maze Family Fun Park is to have its operating season...
Apr 7, 2014
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Aquatics /
Waterparks
Rhyming signs warn of Fraser Island Dingo danger this Easter
‘On Fraser never forget, a dingo is not a pet’ will be one of several new rhyming signs being erected across Fraser Island to remind people to keep safe around the wild animals...
Apr 7, 2014
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