News: Zoos
First giant panda cub born in Singapore officially named Le Le
The official name of the first giant panda cub born in Singapore is ‘Le Le’ - with the chosen name having received close to 50% of the more than 64,000 public votes cast via an...
Dec 29, 2021
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Monarto Safari Park disinfects Zu-loop buses with MicroSafe's Nanocyn
Zoos SA staff at Monarto Safari Park are using misting machines filled with Nanocyn inside their buses to disinfect the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Monarto Safari...
Dec 29, 2021
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Rockhampton Zoo treats its animals with thoughtful Christmas presents
Chimpanzees, meerkats, otters and ‘Colonel’ – the saltwater crocodile, have all enjoyed early Christmas presents from the staff at the Rockhampton Zoo. From bonbons to Christmas...
Dec 20, 2021
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Aussie Ark welcomes general public during Summer School Holidays
Conservation organisation, Aussie Ark - situated high in the spectacular NSW Barrington Tops - is welcoming the general public during the Summer School Holidays to share its...
Dec 20, 2021
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Conservation organisations plant 26,000 trees to rewild Mongo Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Phase 1 planning to reforest and rewild Mongo Valley Wildlife Sanctuary has brought together conservation organisation Aussie Ark and partners WildArk, Re:wild and the...
Dec 19, 2021
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Protesters return to campaign against Sea World's dolphins
A small group of protesters has returned to Main Beach on the Gold Coast today to renew protests over Sea World's keeping of dolphins. Just days after the Queensland border...
Dec 18, 2021
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Six metre tall boab tree planted in Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre
Unlike the usual pine trees associated with Christmas, Monarto Safari Park has planted a six metre tall boab tree - just in time for the festive season - in the heart of the new...
Dec 15, 2021
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Popular attractions return to the Australian Reptile Park during School Holidays
The Australian Reptile Park has brought back its popular Jurassic Zoo school holiday attraction along with their Alligator Feeding encounters. The Jurassic Zoo attraction offers...
Dec 11, 2021
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Australasia's zoos feature in tourism and business awards
Australia and New Zealand's Zoos and Aquarium Association (ZAA) has welcomed a number of its accredited zoos having been showcased for their excellence as finalists and winners...
Dec 8, 2021
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Hope renewed for conservation of critically endangered Kangaroo Island dunnart
Zoos SA have advised of a discovery by conservation teams working on Kangaroo Island of a female dunnart with jelly-bean sized babies. The successful capture was made on the...
Dec 7, 2021
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Adelaide venues mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for public access
South Australian venues the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Hindmarsh Stadium are to require...
Dec 2, 2021
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New Zealand Tourism Awards recognise industry's bright future
Outstanding tourism businesses and individuals who are leading the way in creating the future of New Zealand’s tourism industry have been recognised in the industry’s most...
Nov 30, 2021
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Australian first for TixTrack ticketing with Art Gallery of NSW implementation
US-based ticketing technology provider TixTrack has advised of its first Australian installation with the introduction of its Ticketure software at the Art Gallery of NSW. The...
Nov 23, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park celebrates an Australian first with successful Komodo dragon egg laying
The Australian Reptile Park is celebrating an Australian first this week, with the Park’s female Komodo dragon (Daenerys) laying 15 eggs. Komodo dragons are the largest living...
Nov 19, 2021
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Zoos SA makes considered decision to mandate COVID vaccinations
As South Australia prepares to reopen its borders, Zoos SA has decided to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors at both Adelaide Zoo...
Nov 18, 2021
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Victoria’s Gumbuya World set for weekend opening
After three months of lockdown, Gumbuya World, Victoria’s only water, wildlife and theme park will be reopening as of tomorrow for the summer season. Opening as of 10am on 20th...
Nov 18, 2021
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Advanced Aquarium Technologies wins in three categories at 2021 Sunshine Coast Business Awards
Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT), the Australian-based world leader in the highly specialised business of designing, building and operating landmark public aquariums, has...
Nov 17, 2021
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2021 ARIA Awards to be hosted by Taronga Zoo for the first time
ARIA has revealed the incredible lineup of talent coming to the 2021 ARIA Awards in partnership with YouTube Music which, for the first time, will be broadcast live from...
Nov 16, 2021
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Home to 46,000 marine exhibits the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi opens doors to visitors
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, the largest aquarium in the Middle East and home to 46,000 creatures spread across 10 zones, has opened to the public. The National Aquarium is...
Nov 16, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park receives largest Funnel web spider ever donated
The recent rainy and humid weather in and around Sydney has provided the perfect conditions for funnel web spiders to thrive and has seen the Australian Reptile Park this week...
Nov 12, 2021
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Partnership between Zoos Victoria and RSPCA creates connected wildlife hospital network
Funds donated to RSPCA’s bushfire appeal, will transform Zoos Victoria’s ability to respond to wildlife emergencies with a wildlife ambulance, upgraded hospital facilities and...
Nov 9, 2021
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Zoo and Aquarium Association conference awards recognise excellence
The Australasian Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) has presented its annual awards, provided a chance for the Association to recognise progress, innovation and to celebrate...
Nov 8, 2021
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Zoos SA celebrate multiple South Australian Tourism Awards
Wins galore for Zoos SA at 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards with gold for Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park and Premier's Award Zoos SA is celebrating their secuting of...
Nov 5, 2021
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Aussie Ark and Australian Reptile Park open new endangered wildlife conservation facility
A new endangered wildlife conservation facility - Conservation Ark – has officially been opened by conservation organisation Aussie Ark, in conjunction with the Australian...
Nov 2, 2021
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