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Rhinoceros iguana helps Australia Zoo secure a second Guinness World Record

Australia Zoo’s rhinoceros iguana, named Rhino, has secured a Guinness World Record for being the World’s Oldest Rhinoceros Iguana. The world record states, "The oldest…

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Jan 20, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Australian attractions share their penguin encounters on Penguin Awareness Day

On Penguin Awareness Day, 20th January, a number of Australian wildlife attractions consider the plight of the world's penguins, as well as focus on the conservation of their…

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Jan 20, 2021 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Immersive Octopod attraction opened at SEA LIFE Shanghai

Merlin Entertainments and China’s Silvergate Media have announced the opening of the launch of the underwater Octonauts experience at Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai. Part of…

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Jan 20, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Plan for enhanced entry at Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke to be delivered sooner

Hamilton’s Mayor and Councillors have unanimously backed a plan to enhance the experience of  visitors to Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, while also…

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Jan 19, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Tourism Australia Managing Director predicts top global travel trends for 2021

With the events of 2020 having changed the landscape of international tourism - a situation set to continue in 2021 and beyond - Tourism Australia Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison has…

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Jan 19, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Government backs US$46 million makeover for Hong Kong’s Ocean Park

The Hong Kong Government is to provide HK $361 million (US$46 million) for a makeover of the administrative region’s Ocean Park into a new style of tourism destination with a role as…

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Jan 19, 2021 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

2021 IAAPA Expo Asia to be staged in Shanghai in August

With its 2020 edition having been cancelled due to COVID-19, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia…

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Jan 19, 2021 Attractions / Education / Events / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Perth’s Matagarup Bridge climb to open on Australia Day

​The Matagarup Bridge climb - Perth's new adventure experience  - is scheduled to open on 26th January, with more than 2,000 tickets having already been sold. As part…

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Jan 18, 2021 Attractions / Tourism /

 
 

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