News: Zoos
NSW COVID-19 roadmap changes again for the fully vaccinated
In response to the faster-than-expected rate of vaccination and the roll out of booster shots, the NSW government has brought forward several freedoms for people who are fully...
Nov 2, 2021
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Sea World marks 50th anniversary
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has today marked 50 years of operations - during which more than 50 million guests have walked through its gates. With its marine park having...
Oct 29, 2021
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Penrith City Council and Sydney Zoo partnership helps to feed animals
Penrith City Council and the Sydney Zoo located in Bungarribee, Western Sydney Parklands, have teamed up for an innovative project involving the collection of branches and...
Oct 28, 2021
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Google's new 'Things to Do' feature offers massive potential for leisure
Google’s phasing out of its 'Reserve with Google' function and its upcoming introduction of its new 'Things to Do' initiative offers massive marketing opportunities for not only...
Oct 28, 2021
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Victorian Zoos reopen with sell out ticket allocations
With Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary reopening to the public today, the limited visitor numbers under the first phase of the Victorian...
Oct 26, 2021
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Zoos SA launches wild wellness program
Marking World Mental Health Month and with Adelaide’s Wellfest launching, Zoos SA is inviting members, visitors, staff and volunteers to "go wild" in their search for wellness....
Oct 17, 2021
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Wildlife Reserves Singapore reveals new branding for River Safari
A rebranding of Wildlife Reserves Singapore has seen its popular River Safari renamed as River Wonders, while the new bird park in the attraction’s upcoming Mandai precinct will...
Oct 14, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park announces award wins on day of reopening
The Australian Reptile Park has won all four of the Central Coast Business Awards for which it was nominated, with the announcement coming today - the same day that the Park has...
Oct 10, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park continues to support children’s charities with ‘Pay Discover Forward’ program
Australian Reptile Park continues to support children’s charities with ‘Pay Discover Forward’ program In early July 2021, the Australian Reptile Park introduced its ‘Pay...
Oct 8, 2021
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Zoos Victoria invites comment on gondola attraction at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Zoos Victoria is inviting public feedback on its proposed Sky Safari gondola attraction planned for Werribee Open Range Zoo - part of an $83 million expansion of the tourist...
Oct 6, 2021
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Merlin Entertainments prepares to reopen NSW attractions
In line with the NSW Government’s announcement allowing indoor entertainment venues to begin trading again once the state reaches its 70% vaccination target, Merlin...
Sep 30, 2021
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Merlin Entertainments 'confident' about future despite US$878 million loss in 2020
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has said it is “confident” about the future despite a pre-tax loss of US$878 million loss in the year the pandemic struck....
Sep 28, 2021
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Sydney’s leading attraction and tourism operators launch campaign encouraging advance bookings
Marking today's World Tourism Day (27th September), leading operators in Sydney’s attraction, hospitality and tourist sectors have united to launch the campaign - ‘the joy of...
Sep 27, 2021
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Taronga Conservation Society develops module for bushfire affected wildlife
In the wake of the 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfires, the Sydney-based Taronga Conservation Society has developed an emergency module to assist veterinarians and veterinarian...
Sep 26, 2021
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Zoos SA monitor Giant Pandas during annual breeding season
The Zoos SA team are monitoring Adelaide Zoo’s Giant Pandas, Fu Ni and Wang Wang, during the annual breeding season especially with COVID-19 travel restrictions preventing a...
Sep 24, 2021
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Monarto Safari Park marks World Rhino Day
Since 2011, World Rhino Day has been celebrated internationally on 22nd September and today marks its 10th anniversary. World Rhino Day is a day of awareness for all five rhino...
Sep 22, 2021
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Strict conditions apply to bovid imports approved for Australian zoos
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has given zoos wishing to import live bovid animals or their semen into Australia a greenlight following...
Sep 21, 2021
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CrocArena attraction opens at Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas
Iconic Far North Queensland animal attractions, Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, has staged its first ‘swim with the salties’ crocodile experience as part of its new CrocArena...
Sep 20, 2021
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Middle East's largest cylindrical aquarium opens in Bahrain
The Mall of Dilmunia, a family-centric mall concept in the Arabian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain has this officially opened the Bahrain Aquarium showcasing over 2,700 fish in the...
Sep 16, 2021
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Sea World team assist in releasing rehabilitated turtles into wild
Sea World on the Gold Coast and the Queensland Department of Environment and Science have released four turtles back into the wild following the animals being rehabilitated at...
Sep 15, 2021
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Volunteers and government agencies help Eastern Barred Bandicoot conservation status change from extinct to endangered
Victoria’s Eastern Barred Bandicoot, while still endangered, has been brought back from the brink of extinction with the change in status for the nocturnal species − decimated...
Sep 14, 2021
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo secures its position as conservation powerhouse
With its delivery of four successful programs and a fifth commencing in the next 12 months, Taronga Western Plains Zoo is securing itself as the threatened species conservation...
Sep 13, 2021
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Victoria’s Zoos powered by 100% renewable energy
Funding from the Victorian Government has seen Victoria’s zoos become the first in mainland Australia to be powered by 100% renewable energy. Victorian Minister for Energy,...
Aug 30, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park celebrates successful mating of Komodo dragons
The Australian Reptile Park are celebrating the successful mating of the Park’s resident Komodo dragons Komodo dragons - marking an Australian first as no other zoo, sanctuary...
Aug 26, 2021
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