News: Zoos
Australian wildlife also suffering through floods
As Australians continue to battle the flooding in northern NSW, conservation organisation Aussie Ark is reminding the community of the wildlife also suffering with the floods...
Mar 3, 2022
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Rare tree relocated at Perth Zoo
A rare Cassia fistula has been successfully transplanted from Perth Zoo’s main lawn to make way for a new café as part of the attraction’s 20-year Master Plan. Relocating the...
Feb 24, 2022
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Dr Jane Goodall sends birthday message of hope to Monarto Safari Park chimpanzee
In celebration of Chimpanzee Hope’s third birthday at Monarto Safari Park, Dr. Jane Goodall - world-renowned ethologist, DBE Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger...
Feb 17, 2022
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Resorts World Sentosa announces plans for SEA Aquarium and Universal Studios Singapore expansion
Resorts World Sentosa has announced that guests will soon be able to explore a Minions-themed zone at Universal Studios Singapore and a significantly larger S.E.A. Aquarium....
Feb 17, 2022
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Singapore’s Night Safari launches new feeding sessions with Indian Rhinoceros
Night Safari - the world's first nocturnal zoo and managed by Mandai Wildlife Reserve - is for the first time in Singapore, offering visitors the opportunity to get up close and...
Feb 16, 2022
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Google introduces Things to do feature
In a development having major implications for attractions bookings as well as many types of ticket sales, the phasing out of its ‘Reserve with Google’ (RwG) function by search...
Feb 14, 2022
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New Australian Platypus Conservation Centre to be built at Healesville Sanctuary
The Victorian Government has announced funding of $5 million to build a state-of-the-art Australian Platypus Conservation Centre at Zoos Victoria’s Healesville Sanctuary, to...
Feb 12, 2022
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium releases rescued green sea turtle back into the wild
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has released “Lizzie”, the rescue green sea turtle, back into the wild in Sydney’s south after nearly doubling her weight during rehabilitation and...
Feb 11, 2022
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Reptiles at Werribee Open Range Zoo treated to renovated enrichment space
Zoos Victoria advise that reptiles at Werribee Open Range Zoo have been exploring a newly renovated enrichment space - The Snake Exploratorium - akin to 5-star luxury...
Feb 11, 2022
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Victoria celebrates tourism excellence and resilience at latest industry awards
Victoria’s tourism and events industry has come together to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of individuals, businesses and the industry as a whole in navigating two years...
Feb 10, 2022
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Zoos SA announce Kangaroo Island Dunnart is persisting post bushfires
After the discovery of a female Kangaroo Island dunnart and her pouch full of babies, Zoos SA has announced that two years on from the bushfires, a further six healthy dunnarts...
Feb 9, 2022
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Construction progresses on Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Wildlife Hospital
The construction of the main building for the $14 million Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s new Wildlife Hospital is now well underway with Taronga Western Plains Zoo Director, Steve...
Feb 7, 2022
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2021 NSW Tourism Awards winners announced
The outstanding strength, resilience and achievements of the NSW tourism industry has been honoured and celebrated at the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards. Supported by the NSW...
Feb 7, 2022
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Conservation efforts of Queensland wildlife hospitals supported by funding
Queensland’s not-for-profit wildlife rehabilitation groups and privately funded wildlife hospitals play a major role in the rescue and rehabilitation of thousands of protected...
Feb 2, 2022
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Temporary closure of Osaka Tennoji Zoo due to staff shortages as COVID spreads
Japan's Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the city's Tennoji Ward has announced its temporary closure from 25th January due to staff shortages amid the spread of COVID infections. Tennoji...
Jan 28, 2022
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Curramore Wildlife Sanctuary expanded to protect threatened wildlife
The official transfer of title for a 26.1-hectare parcel of land to Australian Wildlife Conservancy this week, has allowed the expansion of Curramore Wildlife Sanctuary in...
Jan 25, 2022
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Monarto Safari Park announces lioness pregnancy
Monarto Safari Park has advised that the Park’s eight-year-old lioness, Husani is pregnant with Assistant Curator Carnivores and Ungulates, Anna Bennett, enthusing “It is very...
Jan 19, 2022
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Upgrades to commence at Territory Wildlife Park
To enhance customer experience and accessibility, Territory Wildlife Park will be upgraded with works commencing at the end of this month. Territory Wildlife Park is a 45-minute...
Jan 19, 2022
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The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi launches new diving experience
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, the largest aquarium in the Middle East, has introduced new diving packages for both certified divers and those without any diving experiences....
Jan 16, 2022
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Zoos Victoria recognised for disability inclusiveness
Zoos Victoria’s disability inclusiveness has been recognised with the agency - which runs the Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo - having been...
Jan 16, 2022
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Australian Reptile Park Venom Program continues to break records
The Australian Reptile Park has reported that Whiplash the Coastal Taipan has broken his own world record for extracting the most raw venom from a single yield. The previous...
Jan 13, 2022
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes female Sumatran Tiger
Female Sumatran Tiger, Delilah, recently arrived at Adelaide Zoo having been transported from Australia Zoo in Queensland. Throughout her overnight journey, Delilah was...
Jan 2, 2022
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Aussie Ark celebrates 10 Years of Wildlife Conservation
Having been established in 2011 as ‘Devil Ark’, with a focus on saving the iconic Tasmanian devil from extinction, conservation organisation Aussie Ark is celebrating 10 years...
Jan 2, 2022
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Hunter Valley Zoo relaunched with Australian Wildlife Parks branding
Australian Wildlife Parks have officially relaunched the Hunter Valley Zoo as the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, joining Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park as...
Jan 1, 2022
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