News: Zoos

Federal budget confirms $250 million for new and expanded conservation areas

The Federal budget has confirmed a $250 million commitment that will see 30 million hectares of land will gain protected status over the next five years. The funding for Saving…

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Mar 26, 2025 Environment / Finance / Government / Parks / Zoos /

 
 

Werribee Open Range Zoo opens its Elephant Trail for Visitors

The Werribee Open Range Zoo, located 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, has today opened its brand-new Elephant Trail for visitors with the walking trail connecting the…

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Mar 23, 2025 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Taronga Zoo Sydney celebrates Asian Elephants with traditional Thai Ceremony

Taronga Zoo Sydney recently celebrated their Asian Elephants, Pak Boon and Tang Mo, with a traditional blessing and ritual ceremony ahead of their upcoming move to South Australia. As a…

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Mar 19, 2025 Attractions / Culture / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Giant Pandas settle into new habitat at Adelaide Zoo

Adelaide Zoo has advised that Giant Pandas, Xing qui and Yi Lan, have settled into their new Bamboo Forest habitat. As the only two pandas in Australia, and in the Southern…

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Mar 18, 2025 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Zoos SA partners with Variety SA to offer more inclusive and accessible experiences

Zoos SA and Variety SA have partnered to create a more inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors across both animal experiences and onsite at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari…

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Mar 12, 2025 Access / Attractions / Education / Zoos /

 
 

Zoos Victoria achieves quality tourism sustainable accreditation across all four attractions

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has announced that Zoos Victoria’s Kyabram Fauna Park has joined Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo in…

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Mar 11, 2025 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Zoos /

 
 

Aussie Ark achieves world-first breeding of endangered Broad-headed Snake

Wildlife conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has marked a significant milestone in the fight to save the rare and elusive Broad-headed Snake from extinction by, in a world-first,…

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Mar 10, 2025 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Orana Wildlife Park names new Chief Executive

Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park has announced the appointment of respected zoo and aquarium professional, Rachel Haydon, as its new Chief Executive. Haydon, who brings more than…

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Mar 9, 2025 Attractions / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

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Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT) is a world leader in the design, construction, and operation of landmark public aquariums. Led from Queensland, AAT has delivered aquarium projects in over 25…

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