News: Zoos
Aussie Ark collaborates on first ever release of Eastern Quolls into feral-proof NSW Bannockburn sanctuary
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has collaborated with the University of Sydney on a science-based reintroduction of eastern quolls on mainland Australia into a controlled...
Apr 23, 2025
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Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo deliver enrichment Easter treats
Zoos SA has treated its animals at Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo with colourful enrichment boxes filled with tasty treats, created by the bilby’s talented volunteer...
Apr 20, 2025
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Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas welcomes Koala Joey
Wildlife Habitat, a premier wildlife sanctuary in Port Douglas, has announced that Lulu, one of the park’s much-loved resident koalas, is now carrying a joey on her back,...
Apr 15, 2025
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Bikash Randhawa to leave Chief Operating Officer role at Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Bikash Randhawa is to depart his role as Chief Operating Officer role at Village Roadshow Theme Parks, leaving the Gold Coast-based attractions operator after 30 years. A well...
Apr 10, 2025
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Australia Zoo achieves successful breeding of Komodo dragons
Komodo dragons, apex predators native to the Indonesian islands of Rinca, Flores, and Komodo, face increasing threats from habitat destruction, poaching, and natural disasters,...
Apr 10, 2025
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Greater Bilbies thrive at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Bilbies which were once found across 70% of mainland Australia, have now been reduced to fragmented populations in the Northern Territory, the Great Sandy Desert, Pilbara and...
Apr 8, 2025
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Federal budget confirms $250 million for new and expanded conservation areas
The Federal budget has confirmed a $250 million commitment that will see 30 million hectares of land will gain protected status over the next five years. The funding for Saving...
Mar 25, 2025
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Werribee Open Range Zoo opens its Elephant Trail for Visitors
The Werribee Open Range Zoo, located 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, has today opened its brand-new Elephant Trail for visitors with the walking trail connecting the...
Mar 22, 2025
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Taronga Zoo Sydney celebrates Asian Elephants with traditional Thai Ceremony
Taronga Zoo Sydney recently celebrated their Asian Elephants, Pak Boon and Tang Mo, with a traditional blessing and ritual ceremony ahead of their upcoming move to South...
Mar 18, 2025
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Giant Pandas settle into new habitat at Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo has advised that Giant Pandas, Xing qui and Yi Lan, have settled into their new Bamboo Forest habitat. As the only two pandas in Australia, and in the Southern...
Mar 17, 2025
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Zoos SA partners with Variety SA to offer more inclusive and accessible experiences
Zoos SA and Variety SA have partnered to create a more inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors across both animal experiences and onsite at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto...
Mar 11, 2025
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Zoos Victoria achieves quality tourism sustainable accreditation across all four attractions
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has announced that Zoos Victoria’s Kyabram Fauna Park has joined Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo in...
Mar 10, 2025
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Aussie Ark achieves world-first breeding of endangered Broad-headed Snake
Wildlife conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has marked a significant milestone in the fight to save the rare and elusive Broad-headed Snake from extinction by, in a...
Mar 10, 2025
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Orana Wildlife Park names new Chief Executive
Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park has announced the appointment of respected zoo and aquarium professional, Rachel Haydon, as its new Chief Executive. Haydon, who brings more...
Mar 8, 2025
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Australia Zoo offers refuge for wildlife as Cyclone Alfred prompts cancellation of Green Day’s Gold Coast concert
The impending arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred in South East Queensland and its likely impact of native wildlife, has prompted Australia Zoo to offer its support as an animal...
Mar 5, 2025
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Aussie Ark and AGL announce launch of new veterinary facility
Conservation organisation, Aussie Ark and one of Australia’s leading energy companies AGL have announced the launch of their world-class veterinary facility – ‘Vet Block’ - at...
Feb 27, 2025
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Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary welcomes European cruise ship passengers
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary has this week welcomed more than 180 cruise ship passengers and their guides from Europe. The passengers aboard the MS AMADEA visited the sanctuary...
Feb 26, 2025
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Legacy Entertainment to help master plan Indonesia’s Taman Safari Theme Park
US-based Legacy Entertainment is collaborating with Taman Safari - Indonesia’s respected owner and operator of nine major parks and four safari resorts - to master plan and...
Feb 26, 2025
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates first anniversary of Platypus HQ
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has celebrated the first anniversary since the opening of the world's largest purpose-built platypus conservation centre on Dundullimal Tubba-Gah...
Feb 25, 2025
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Austrade support ATIC's revitalisation of its tourism accreditation program tick
Austrade has advised of its backing for the new-look Quality Tourism Framework (QTF), advising how it has invested into one of Australia’s leading tourism accreditation programs...
Feb 24, 2025
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Ballarat Wildlife Park marks 40 year milestone
Ballarat Wildlife Park is celebrating 40 years since opening its gates in February 1985, marking its legacy as one of Australia's premier wildlife experiences. Established by...
Feb 23, 2025
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Monash University study highlights benefits of drones in wildlife studies
Newly research from Monash University and Phillip Island Nature Parks has found how drones are emerging as a critical scientific tool and revolutionising the way scientists...
Feb 15, 2025
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Aussie Ark returns chlamydia-free koalas back to Sanctuary
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has welcomed the return of its precious Koalas and released them into the ‘wild’ of the Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary. This is the next...
Feb 7, 2025
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Zoos SA goes green to mark international 'Reverse the Red' day
Today, 7th February, marks Reverse the Red Day, a global effort by zoos and aquariums to prevent species extinction and protect biodiversity. The annual event is hosted by the...
Feb 7, 2025
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