News: Zoos
Monarto Safari Park welcomes three bison calves
Monarto Safari Park has welcomed three American Bison calves - born within two days of one another last week to four-year-old Moneypenny, four-year-old Rose and three-year-old...
Nov 21, 2022
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Melbourne Zoo announces birth of baby elephant
Melbourne Zoo has welcomed its first-ever naturally conceived elephant calf. Following a 22-month pregnancy, mother Dokkoon gave birth while surrounded by the zoo's tightly knit...
Nov 17, 2022
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Gumbuya World announces massive expansion with two new rollercoasters
Victorian theme park Gumbuya World has announced a significant expansion with the impending opening of two new rollercoasters and its acquisition of adjacent land for future...
Nov 16, 2022
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Zoos SA named plastic free champions while also securing multiple wins at SA Tourism Awards
Zoos SA sites - Adelaide Zoo and sister site Monarto Safari Park - were named Plastic Free Champions by South Australia Deputy Premier Susan Close, Minister for Climate,...
Nov 7, 2022
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Platypus refuge habitats among conservation projects to receive funding from Victorian Government
To safeguard the future of the platypus, a threatened species listed as vulnerable in Victoria, $160,000 will be allocated to build two refuge habitats for platypus conservation...
Nov 3, 2022
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Aussie Ark’s successful breeding of endangered Eastern Quolls likened to modern Jurassic Park
Conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has announced a successful breeding season for Eastern Quolls at its Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary and for Aussie Ark managers the birth...
Nov 3, 2022
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Lions roam free at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo after escaping enclosure
Five of Taronga Zoo’s lions escaped their enclosure this morning forcing staff to hide in ‘safe zones’ as the animals roamed public areas of the Sydney harbourside attraction....
Nov 2, 2022
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Future of Wing's Wildlife Park in Tasmania impacted by floods
Tasmania’s recent flooding resulted in the family that owns Wing's Wildlife Park at Gunns Plains being cut off from animals and on-site staff. While they regained access on 15th...
Oct 28, 2022
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Construction commences on $3.72 million Raptor Rehabilitation Centre at Healesville Sanctuary
A Raptor Rehabilitation Centre is being built at Healesville Sanctuary to give injured native birds a second chance of survival in the wild. The Victorian Government is...
Oct 26, 2022
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Aussie Ark returns endangered Manning River turtles back to the wild in a world first
In a world first, conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has returned 10 endangered Manning River turtles back to the wild. The program has been supported by the Australian...
Oct 22, 2022
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North Queensland’s CaPTA Group wins Global Award for Sustainable Tourism
The CaPTA Group has been recognised as a global leader in sustainable tourism, winning the 2022 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Award in the Major Tourist Attractions...
Oct 16, 2022
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Peninsula Hot Springs and The Briars wildlife sanctuary to benefit from $4.8 million Victorian Government investment
Mornington Peninsula attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and The Briars wildlife sanctuary are to receive a $4.8 million funding boost from the Victorian Government to improve...
Oct 13, 2022
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Adelaide Zoo investigating unexpected death of Quokkas and Wallabies
Adelaide Zoo has advised that a full investigation is currently underway to determine the unexpected death last month of nine of its animals. In a post, Adelaide Zoo shared that...
Oct 11, 2022
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Four new members appointed to Zoological Parks Authority Board
Four new appointees have been announced for the Zoological Parks Authority Board to oversee implementation of Perth Zoo’s 20-year Master Plan. Tully Carmady has been appointed...
Oct 10, 2022
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Elephant Trail being constructed at Werribee Open Range Zoo with repurposed materials
Werribee Open Range Zoo, located in Melbourne’s west, is undergoing an $88 million redevelopment which includes a five-kilometre perimeter fence for the new Asian elephant...
Oct 10, 2022
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Severe weather causes cancellation of events and closure of sporting grounds, parks and zoos across NSW and ACT
Many regions across NSW and ACT have been impacted by storms and flash flooding over the past few days resulting in the cancellation of events and closure of sporting grounds...
Oct 8, 2022
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Toro Australia equipment helps Adelaide Zoo horticulture team become more sustainable
Zoos SA is celebrating Energy Efficiency Day (5th October) by spotlighting the wonderful contribution from Toro Australia to help the Adelaide Zoo horticulture team become more...
Oct 5, 2022
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Tenders open for construction of Rockhampton’s Botanic Gardens and Zoo Visitor Hub
Rockhampton Regional Council has opened tenders for the construction of a new Visitor Hub and Animal Operations Centre at the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens & Zoo. The Visitor Hub...
Oct 3, 2022
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Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park to close in January 2023
One of Singapore’s oldest attractions, Jurong Bird Park, has announced it will be closing in January 2023 after 52 years in operation. According to Singapore Tourism, the...
Sep 25, 2022
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Zoos Victoria marks 160 years of wildlife conservation
Melbourne Zoo will be celebrating 160 years of wildlife conservation with a series of free children’s activities during the upcoming school holiday activities. All children...
Sep 18, 2022
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Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park welcomes arrival of five Tasmanian devils
Christchurch City Council has advised that Orana Wildlife Park, New Zealand's only open-range zoo, sitting on 80 hectares of land, located on the outskirts of Christchurch has...
Sep 14, 2022
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ZoosSA celebrates birth of joey twins on National Bilby Day
With today being National Bilby Day, Zoos SA has shared that Greater Bilby joey twins (a male and female) born three months ago at Monarto Safari Park are now out and about...
Sep 10, 2022
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University of the Sunshine Coast identifies need for Hervey Bay facility to help threatened turtles
As fears grow that hundreds of turtles are in danger of starving to death in coming months, plans to establish a turtle rescue, rehabilitation and research centre in the Wide...
Sep 9, 2022
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Adelaide Zoo acknowledges loss and love on National Threatened Species Day
To mark National Threatened Species Day, Zoos SA has acknowledged lost species and those species being saved by passionate and dedicated conservation groups. National Threatened...
Sep 7, 2022
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