News: Zoos
South Australian team to lead significant upgrade on Cleland Wildlife Park
The South Australian Government has selected an award-winning South Australian-based architecture, landscape and interpretive team to lead a substantial upgrade at Cleland...
Jun 9, 2021
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Mon Repos Turtle Centre to soon be powered almost entirely by renewable energy
The Mon Repos Turtle Centre and conservation park - one of Queensland’s most popular tourism destinations - will soon run almost entirely off renewable energy with the...
Jun 3, 2021
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Monarto Safari Park Director receives UNESCO Achievement Award for role in conservation
Peter Clark, Director of Monarto Safari Park, has had his conservation career spanning nearly 50 years recognised with a UNESCO Achievement Award. Zoos SA is celebrating this...
Jun 2, 2021
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Aussie Ark secures partnership with Volkswagen to protect endangered Australian species
A partnership between conservation organisation Aussie Ark and Volkswagen, one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, will help secure and protect Australia’s wildlife....
May 26, 2021
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20-year masterplan released for Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo is set to build on its reputation as a leading wildlife attraction with the final plan for the Perth Zoo's future Masterplan Project released today. Announced on...
May 21, 2021
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Zoos SA announce another successful Tasmanian Devil breeding season at Monarto Safari Park
Zoos SA has announced that another successful breeding season for the endangered Tasmanian Devil, has seen nine little devils joining the wild family at Monarto Safari Park....
May 18, 2021
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Coinvestor in Elanor Wildlife Park Fund increases stake in domestic tourism despite border closure
Leading wealth manager - Atlas Advisors Australia - the sole coinvestor in the Elanor Wildlife Park Fund which consists of two wildlife park assets: Featherdale Wildlife Park,...
May 18, 2021
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Village Roadshow announces new investment in Gold Coast theme parks
Backed by support from the Queensland Government, Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today announced a major investment in new attractions for its Gold Coast attractions. The...
May 14, 2021
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Zoos SA online auction goes live to support its Animal Health Centre
Zoos SA has launched its 2021 Online Auction and is asking for bidders to help them raise $25,000 for its Animal Health Centre - home of Zoos SA’s dedicated veterinarians and...
May 12, 2021
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes Desert dingo pups
Adelaide Zoo has received two 10-week-old pups, believed to be Desert dingoes. The siblings (male and female) were found with six other pups by a group of schoolchildren. Zoos...
May 5, 2021
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Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre reopens following major upgrades
Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre reopens following major upgrades The Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre, situated 19 kilometres west of Brisbane, has reopened following a...
May 4, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park Ranger marks 60,000th show
Australian Reptile Park ‘Ranger Mick’ today officially marks his 60,000th show performed at the Park. From the two reptile shows, feeding Elvis the crocodile, koala talks,...
Apr 13, 2021
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Failure to secure insurance see Australia’s last circus with exotic animals move to retire its lions and monkeys
Australia’s ongoing insurance crisis has caused Stardust Circus, Australia’s last travelling circus with exotic animals, to move to retire its performing lions and monkeys....
Apr 12, 2021
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Chimpanzee found dead at Sydney Zoo
Sydney Zoo was closed to the public temporarily this morning following the sudden death of a 10-year-old chimpanzee in one of its exhibit areas. Staff at the Western Sydney...
Apr 9, 2021
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Koala safety shield trialled to reduce Queensland wildlife road toll
Ground-breaking koala safety shields are being trialled at Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) wildlife facility, David Fleay Wildlife Park before being...
Mar 24, 2021
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium releases two rehabilitated sea turtles to the ocean
Following their successful rehabilitation at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, two rescued sea turtles have been released back into the ocean. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s is home...
Mar 23, 2021
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast celebrates International Day of the Seal
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium is celebrating International Day of the Seal (22nd March) by unveiling its latest upgrades to Seal Island. Seal Island is home to six seals,...
Mar 21, 2021
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Conservation organisations fund Zoos Victoria’s support of critically endangered Mountain Pygmy-possums
Conservation organisations WildArk, Aussie Ark and Global Wildlife Conservation, have awarded $15,800 to Zoos Victoria for their project 'Supplementary feeding techniques and...
Mar 18, 2021
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WAZA officially endorses Razan Al Mubarak for IUCN Presidency
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has advised that, for the first time in its 86-year history, it is endorsing a candidate for the International Union for...
Mar 17, 2021
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Australian reptile venom program sees Coastal Taipan break world record
The extraction of venom from a Coastal Taipan at the Australian Reptile Park has broken the world record for extracting the most raw venom from a single yield. The Australian...
Mar 16, 2021
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Federal Government's tourism package includes six-month extension of Zoos and Aquarium program
The package of measures to stimulate Australia's tourism industry after the cessation of the JobKeeper allowance will see the existing Zoos and Aquarium program extended by six...
Mar 11, 2021
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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium marks World Wildlife Day with release of hybrid turtle
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium is marking World Wildlife Day today with the release of an unusual hybrid sea turtle at Mon Repos Turtle Centre. The unique turtle has the...
Mar 3, 2021
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Zoos SA announces Mossop Construction as builder for Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Zoos SA has announced Mossop Construction + Interiors as the appointed builder for the multi-million dollar Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre with construction work having...
Feb 28, 2021
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Coffs Harbour Marine Conservation Park supports NSW Government ban on captive dolphin breeding
Following the move by the NSW Government to halt the breeding or importation of dolphins and other marine mammals, the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park in Coffs Harbour has...
Feb 27, 2021
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