News: Zoos
Genetic engineering company partners with Zoos Victoria to fight reptile extinction
USA breakthrough genetic engineering and de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences is partnering with Zoos Victoria to fight extinction for a range of endangered reptiles....
Oct 26, 2023
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Tourists and wildlife benefit from additional tree planting at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Locals, tourists, and wildlife are benefitting from the Victorian Government having planted more than 14,000 trees at Werribee Open Range Zoo. The tree planting aligns with the...
Oct 25, 2023
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Aussie Ark partners with Australian Reptile Park in first-ever Parma wallaby transfer
Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has partnered with its sister organisation the Australian Reptile Park for the first ever transfer of two endangered Parma wallabies from...
Oct 25, 2023
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Nocturnal Precinct and accessible boardwalk to open at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane’s renowned Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has secured a $1.2 million investment from the Queensland Government’s 2020 Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund (GTI) for a new...
Oct 23, 2023
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Geelong Botanic Gardens collaborates with Werribee Open Range Zoo for sustainability
Geelong Botanic Gardens is donating bamboo for Werribee Open Range Zoo animals to enjoy in a move that also helps the Gardens maintain their commitment to sustainability. In a...
Oct 22, 2023
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Run Wild event marks Monarto Safari Park's 40th birthday
Monarto Safari Park marked its 40th birthday today with the Run Wild event which saw a crowd of supporters cheering on the participants including 400 early morning runners,...
Oct 20, 2023
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Urgent appeal launched by Sea World Foundation to save Sea Turtles
An urgent appeal has been launched by the Sea World Foundation to help save sea turtles with admissions of sick and injured sea turtles increasing 250% this year, with 144...
Oct 19, 2023
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Wollongong City Council partners with Symbio Wildlife Park to plant Koala Food Forest
Wollongong City Council is expanding their Urban Greening Strategy and has partnered with Symbio Wildlife Park to plant a new Koala Food Forest that will feed their growing...
Oct 17, 2023
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Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome relocates crocodile to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Following the CaPTA Group’s closure of the Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome on 8th October 2023, Goliath - the attraction’s resident estuarine crocodile, has been successfully...
Oct 17, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo instals new wooden waterslides for otter enrichment
Adelaide Zoo has installed two new wooden waterslides to provide stimulation for its six Asian Small-clawed Otters. Measuring just over a metre long and dipping into the pool...
Oct 15, 2023
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Aussie Ark team excited to release 20 Rufous Bettongs into the ‘wild’
The team at conservation organisation Aussie Ark, are excited to be releasing 20 Rufous Bettongs today into the ‘wild’ of their 400ha Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary. Conservation...
Oct 12, 2023
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Outrage over Chimelong Theme Park’s captive Orcas
The Chimelong Theme Park located in Zhuhai, China - designed to appear like a giant spaceship - has softly launched its offerings and attractions. However, while the indoor...
Oct 9, 2023
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International Zookeeper Day spotlights the important role of wildlife conservation
Today is International Zookeeper Day. The International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ) established International Zookeeper Day (IZD) on 4th October in 2015 to encourage all who...
Oct 3, 2023
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Birth of Himalayan Black Bear Cubs at Bali safari park spotlights commitment to wildlife conservation
The Amazing Taman Safari Bali has announced the successful birth of two Himalayan black bear cubs in August 2023 with the remarkable achievement being a testament to the park's...
Oct 3, 2023
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All-abilities sensory garden planned for Serendip wildlife sanctuary
Based outside Geelong, the You Yangs and Serendip Sanctuary are popular reserves for wildlife viewing, education and outdoor recreation, including for disability services. The...
Sep 21, 2023
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Taronga Zoo to host World Association of Zoos and Aquariums 2024 global conference
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the global alliance of regional associations, national federations and institutions, has revealed that Sydney's Taronga Zoo...
Sep 20, 2023
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Australian Girls Choir entertain Monarto Safari Park’s Chimpanzee troop
The Australian Girls Choir are currently on their national tour and for their first stop treated Monarto Safari Park’s Chimpanzee troop with a stellar performance. 58 girls from...
Sep 20, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo spotlights International Red Panda Day
With today being International Red Panda Day, Adelaide Zoo has shared an update on the health of their resident male Red Panda, Ravi. International Red Panda Day aims to raise...
Sep 15, 2023
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Wellington Zoo Chief Executive becomes first New Zealander to be named WAZA President
Karen Fifield, Wellington Zoo Chief Executive, has been confirmed as the President for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Council, making her the first New...
Sep 12, 2023
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Bali Safari Park spotlights its conservation efforts
Bali Safari Park has spotlighted its conservation efforts, in particular helping to save the Javan Gibbon Species with the Natural Resource Conservation Center. Conservation is...
Sep 12, 2023
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State Governments mark National Threatened Species Day with support for endangered koalas and rodents
The Queensland and Victorian Governments are today marking National Threatened Species Day with funding pledges for endangered koalas and breeding and reintroduction programs...
Sep 6, 2023
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Zoos and conservation organisations reflect on Australia’s woeful extinction rate this National Threatened Species Day
Today, on National Threatened Species Day, Zoos and Conservation organisations are reflecting on the fact Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate of any country in the...
Sep 6, 2023
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New eagle enclosure opens at Rockhampton Zoo
Rockhampton Zoo’s new enclosure for its wedge-tailed eagle, Valkyrie, has opened having been built with funding via a $540,000 Queensland Government grant. The new enclosure...
Sep 5, 2023
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Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia unveils updated brand identity
The Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) has launched a new brand identity, described as "animal led and purpose driven" and reflecting the commitment of its members...
Sep 5, 2023
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