News: Zoos
Taronga Zoo plans for new Wildlife Hospital and upgraded Reptile Centre with government and private funding
Taronga Zoo is planning a new Wildlife Hospital and an upgraded, state-of-the-art Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Centre with funding of $37.5 million from the NSW Government...
Nov 8, 2020
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New $84 million elephant sanctuary to be developed at Victoria’s Werribee Zoo
In a move that will make it a “world-class animal facility”, Victoria’s Werribee Open Range Zoo is set to receive $84 million funding to develop a new elephant sanctuary....
Nov 4, 2020
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Zoos SA becomes first wildlife attraction in the world to offer Duke of Edinburgh International Award
Zoos SA has become the first wildlife attraction in the world to be accredited as a Duke of Edinburgh International Award Centre, and is offering this prestigious and exciting...
Oct 23, 2020
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Visitors at zoo in Shanghai see worker killed by bear
A Chinese animal park has promised to improve safety after one of its workers was fatally attacked by bears in front of a tourist bus. The weekend incident at the Shanghai...
Oct 21, 2020
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Zoos Victoria and RSPCA Victoria collaborate to build new koala hospital
Zoos Victoria and RSPCA Victoria are collaborating to build a new, $1.84 million veterinary facility for sick and injured koalas and other precious wildlife. The koala hospital...
Sep 29, 2020
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Wellington Zoo launches new Behind the Scenes experience
Wellington Zoo has launched its new Minibeasts Behind the Scenes experience which will give visitors the opportunity to look behind the scenes at Hero HQ -, the Zoo’s reptile...
Sep 22, 2020
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Zoos celebrate World Rhino Day
On World Rhino Day - 22nd September -Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo has announced that Black Rhinoceros Bakhita is pregnant and expecting a calf in early 2021 while Zoos SA’s...
Sep 22, 2020
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Buyer of land including site of Old Sydney Town reveals plans for tourism and entertainment destination
The new owners of the former Old Sydney Town attraction on the NSW Central Coast have revealed plans to transform the 120 hectare site into an innovative tourism and...
Jul 14, 2019
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No evidence of dolphin mistreatment at Ocean Park Hong Kong
Hong Kong Police have closed their investigation into alleged mistreatment of an Ocean Park dolphin after government vets found no evidence of wrongdoing. There was a public...
Jul 22, 2013
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks Hires ANZ for $275 Million of Loans
Bloomberg news agency has reported that Village Themepark Management Ltd., the unit of Village Roadshow Ltd. that owns and manages their Gold Coast theme parks has hired the...
Oct 22, 2010
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Aquarium Expertise on the World Stage
The recent opening of the Antarctica penguin exhibit at the Melbourne aquarium provides further evidence of Melbourne-based architects Peddle Thorp expertise in aquarium...
Dec 9, 2008
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Adelaide Zoo Transformation
The South Australia Government is contributing a one-off capital grant of nearly $19 million to help the Adelaide Zoo undergo a generational transformation of animal and visitor...
Jun 6, 2008
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Safari resort plans unveiled for Emirate of Al Ain
Plans have been unveiled for a US$1 billion development at Al Ain Zoo in the foothills of the Jebel Hafeet in the United Arab Emirates, which will see residential apartments and...
Jan 16, 2008
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Sea World guests dive in with Sharks
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has launched a new experience which allows guests to get up close to reef creatures in their own environment. The Reef Helmet Dive lets visitors...
Jan 3, 2008
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Death of former Sea World General Manager Dr Fabian Fay
Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to report on the death of former Sea World General Managers Dr Fabian Fay at the age of 58. Dr Fay died as a result of Parkinson's...
Oct 31, 2005
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