News: Zoos
Victoria’s wildlife rescue organisations receive funding boost
The latest round of the Victorian Government’s Wildlife Rehabilitator Grants program will support wildlife shelter operators and foster carers with up to $3,000 in funding to...
Jan 17, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo’s tiger cub Ketambe operated on to remove intestinal blockage
Adelaide Zookeepers and veterinary staff have revealed that male tiger cub Ketambe had a close call following a bone becoming lodged in his intestine. With only 400 Sumatran...
Jan 16, 2024
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Taronga searches for next major conservation idea via HATCH accelerator program
Taronga Conservation Society Australia’s HATCH - the world’s only accelerator program that is led by a conservation zoo - is currently open for applications for its fourth...
Jan 15, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo keeps animals cool through recent heat wave
Adelaide Zookeepers have kept their animals cool through recent heat waves with icy enrichments - Icy treats, cool baths and plenty of fresh water have helped the furry,...
Jan 14, 2024
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Two whale sharks at Japan aquarium die due to earthquake related equipment failures
Two whale sharks at Notojima Aquarium in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan died in successive days after equipment failures led to deterioration of their water tank environment....
Jan 14, 2024
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo relaunches its popular Australian Wildlife Tour
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has relaunched its popular Australian Wildlife Tour allowing guests to come face-to-face with some of Australia’s much-loved native animals at their...
Jan 10, 2024
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Werribee Open Range Zoo offers summer activities at Hippo Beach attraction
Werribee Open Range Zoo, an African themed zoo located about 32 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, is offering an array of fun family ‘Hippo a Go-Go Beach Party’ activities...
Jan 10, 2024
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Endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo
Hamilton Zoo, located on New Zealand’s north island, welcomed the birth of two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs last week to Kirana (mother) and Scout (father) in the...
Jan 8, 2024
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Wellington Zoo welcomes Lace Monitor lizards for the first time in zoo’s history
Wellington Zoo has welcomed two Lace Monitor lizards for the first time in the zoo's history, with the pair named Darwin and Jannali, now ready to greet visitors over the summer...
Jan 7, 2024
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Taronga and Melbourne Zoo challenged by monkey escapes, false alarms and euthanasia
Zookeepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo identified that a spider monkey had left its habitat in the morning of 2nd January while on 3rd January a false alarm was activated at...
Jan 4, 2024
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Aussie Ark and Australian Reptile Park reveal significant conservation win
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark and sister organisation the Australian Reptile Park have revealed a significant conservation win with the successful egg laying of their...
Dec 21, 2023
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Man charged with murder over alleged stabbing death of co-worker at Canberra’s National Zoo and Aquarium
A Canberra man has been charged with murder over the apparent stabbing death of a 29-year-old woman at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra on Monday. Tshewang Choden was...
Dec 19, 2023
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Female staff member found dead from apparent stabbing at National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra
A 29-year-old man has been arrested by the Australian Federal Police after the body of a woman was found in a storeroom at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra today. The...
Dec 17, 2023
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Dubai welcomes record visitor numbers in 2023
Dubai has seen record visitor numbers, witnessed high hotel occupancy and been recognised with a number of tourism achievements in the past year. A review of the sector shows...
Dec 17, 2023
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$1.5 million otter habitat at Brooklands Zoo causes concern for New Plymouth Council
New Plymouth District Council’s last meeting of the year was held this week during which councillors were divided on the next long-term plan budget with the future of New...
Dec 13, 2023
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World first breeding program sees Critically Endangered Dragons hatch at Melbourne Zoo
A world first breeding program has seen 26 Victorian Grassland Earless Dragons emerge from their eggs at Melbourne Zoo. The breeding program is aimed at saving the species from...
Dec 13, 2023
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Monarto Safari Park welcomes two Nile Hippopotamuses
Monarto Safari Park has welcomed two Nile Hippopotamuses having travelled eight hours from Werribee Open Range Zoo. The Nile Hippopotamuses, Brindabella and Pansy made the...
Dec 9, 2023
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Victorian tourism operators recognised at VTIC’s 2023 Awards
Three of Victoria’s leading tourism operators have been inducted into the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame. Geelong Gallery, Bendigo Visitor Centre and Searoad Ferries...
Dec 5, 2023
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Council highlights significant conservation contributions of Wellington Zoo and Botanic Gardens
Last month, the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) launched its position statement, recognising the significant contributions...
Nov 27, 2023
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Zoos SA’s new, all-ages accessibility bus on show at VAILO 500
Ahead of becoming part of a dedicated safari fleet roaming across the Monarto Safari Park’s vast Wild Africa area, Zoos SA’s brand new, all ages accessibility bus will be on...
Nov 22, 2023
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Illuminate Adelaide generates record-breaking economic boost for South Australia
Recently released data for South Australia’s ‘Illuminate Adelaide’ showed the state’s newest major winter event generated $54.3 million in economic activity for the state –...
Nov 20, 2023
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park and Water World look to recruit over 100 full-time and part-time positions
Hong Kong attractions Ocean Park and Water World have advised that they are looking for staff to fill over 100 full-time and many part-time vacancies, including frontline and...
Nov 12, 2023
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Singapore Zoo opens petting zoo and water maze in new KidzWorld zone
Singapore Zoo’s ongoing commitment to providing children and their families with educational animal encounters has seen the leading attraction open its new KidzWorld zone....
Oct 29, 2023
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Tropical North Queensland celebrates the best of tourism
The Tropical North Queensland tourism industry has celebrated a year of record achievement at the 2023 Expedia Group TNQ Tourism Industry Excellence Awards at the Cairns...
Oct 27, 2023
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