News: Zoos
Merlin Entertainments announces acquisition of Seoul's COEX Aquarium
Merlin Entertainments has completed the acquisition of one of the largest aquariums in Korea, The COEX Aquarium in the Gangnam district of the capital of Seoul. Home to more...
May 4, 2022
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Polin announces opening of Sea Shell Aquarium in Vietnam
Polin Aquariums has announced that Sea Shell Aquarium has opened in Vinwonders Phu Quoc, the largest theme park in Vietnam with Polin describing the attraction as the most...
Apr 30, 2022
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Crocodile Hunter Lodge to open soon at Australia Zoo
The Australia Zoo, located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, has advised that it will soon be opening its new Crocodile Hunter Lodge with bookings being taken in June. In a...
Apr 28, 2022
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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on target for 2023 opening
Set to be the world's largest aquarium housing more than 68,000 marine animals SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is on target to open next year, with construction work planned for completion...
Apr 27, 2022
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Zoos SA offers animal enrichment to celebrate Easter
A variety of animals at both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park were treated to wonderful Easter-themed enrichment created by the BEEZA group. Keepers treated the animals to...
Apr 17, 2022
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Australian Reptile Park becomes first zoo in Australia to successfully breed and hatch Komodo dragons
The Australian Reptile Park are celebrating an Australian first – the hatching of three Komodo dragons. Komodo dragons are the largest living lizard species and considered...
Apr 13, 2022
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Australian Reptile Park continues to break funnel-web spider venom record
The Australian Reptile Park’s Head of Reptiles and Spiders - Keeper Jake Meney - has successfully beaten his own venom record from milking funnel-web spiders. The latest results...
Apr 12, 2022
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Gumbuya World looks back on a successful summer
With Easter approaching, Victorian amusement, water and wildlife park Gumbuya World has reported on its performance since the end of the state’s lockdown late last year. Having...
Apr 5, 2022
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Territory Wildlife Park reopens following renovation
Territory Wildlife Park reopens following renovation The Territory Wildlife Park, situated south of Darwin and on 625 hectares of native bush next to Berry Springs Nature Park,...
Apr 3, 2022
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April Fools’ gags makes waves across the industry
1st April, April Fool’s Day, saw a range of jokes from across the industry test the gullibility of Australians and New Zealanders, with Auckland’s Eden Park setting the tone...
Apr 1, 2022
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Second catastrophic flood event in weeks impacts Australian wildlife sanctuaries
Conservation organisations fear for the impacts on Australian wildlife, as New South Wales. braces for a second flood disaster. The flood waters pose a huge threat to wildlife,...
Apr 1, 2022
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Monarto Safari Park opens its new Visitor Centre
Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre has opened to all visitors with a Welcome to Country and Healing Ceremony by Uncle Moogy and a speech by Elaine Bensted, Chief Executive...
Mar 25, 2022
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Rotorua's Rainbow Springs Nature Park to close after 'all options were explored'
Rotorua visitor attraction Rainbow Springs Nature Park is to cease opening to the public after 90 years of operations, with its closure blamed on the impacts of the COVID-19...
Mar 22, 2022
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Taronga Zoo asks public to maintain a lookout for injured animals
Over the years, Taronga’s experts have refined their skills in wildlife crisis response, lending expertise and support to drought, bushfires, mass mortalities and disease...
Mar 20, 2022
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Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo to offer two-for-one entry pass on for vaccinations
Next weekend will see Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo offer a two-for-one entry pass to anyone who gets a COVID-19 vaccine at walk-in clinics onsite. NSW...
Mar 19, 2022
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YouGov survey reveals Australian consumer's hesitation lingers in the wake of COVID
As Australia emerges from the grips of the COVID Omicron variant, a new YouGov survey reveals how much hesitation to participate in some leisure activities remains in Australia....
Mar 11, 2022
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Aussie Ark launches Australian Wildlife Flood Appeal in wake of recent flood disaster
Australian wildlife has one again been brutally impacted by recent flooding in South East Queensland and in particular the Northern Rivers of New South Wales and in response...
Mar 10, 2022
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SEA LIFE Melbourne launches new immersive digital installation
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has unveiled its new immersive digital experience - Dive Into The Deep exhibit - featuring a 14 meter immersive digital projection that takes guests...
Mar 10, 2022
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo launches night experience to honour this year’s Earth Hour
This year in honour of Earth Hour, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo in Darling Harbour will continue to support koala conservation efforts with the launch of its first-ever Earth Hour...
Mar 9, 2022
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Zoos SA share sustainability information on Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre
With Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre opening to members from Wednesday 23rd March and to the general public from Friday 25th March 2022, Zoos SA has shared information...
Mar 9, 2022
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Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas celebrates International Women’s Day around the World
In honour of International Women’s Day 2022, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has showcased some of their incredible female team members around the world each occupying...
Mar 7, 2022
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Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre to open on 25th March 2022
Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre will open on 25th March 2022 offering guests new "wild" ways to experience Australian natives and some of the great African land...
Mar 5, 2022
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Community invited to participate in Taronga Rubbish Run event to help save wildlife
The Taronga Conservation Society Australia is inviting the community to participate in the Taronga Rubbish Run, a 30-day fundraising challenge in April that involves picking up...
Mar 4, 2022
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Wildlife sanctuaries struggle to care for animals affected by flooding
The recent devastating floods in South East Queensland and Northern NSW have unfortunately led to the death of thousands of animals as animal sanctuaries and volunteer rescue...
Mar 4, 2022
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