News: Environment

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 care…

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Jan 18, 2024 Education / Environment / Finance / Zoos /

 
 

Popular demand sees MCEC extend its season of BBC Earth Experience

Exclusive to Melbourne, tickets to the BBC Earth Experience - an immersive audio-visual and interactive experience at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - have been in high demand…

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Jan 17, 2024 Attractions / Education / Entertainment / Environment / Venues /

 
 

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 Tigers thought…

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Jan 17, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Handbook the first step in developing network of the world’s ‘swimmable’ cities

Charting the ‘swimmability’ of cities around the world, the release of the Swimmable Cities Handbook aims to spotlight pioneering aquatic projects in urban waterways around the…

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Jan 16, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Weather impacts maintenance schedules for parks and sportsgrounds in Blue Mountains

Recent heavy summer rain across New South Wales has severely impacted mowing and maintenance schedules of parks and sportsgrounds in the Blue Mountains. Blue Mountains City…

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Jan 16, 2024 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

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…

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Jan 16, 2024 Education / Environment / Technology / Zoos /

 
 

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, feathered and…

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Jan 15, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

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. The…

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Jan 15, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Aquatics / Attractions / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

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