News: Zoos

Construction commences on $3.72 million Raptor Rehabilitation Centre at Healesville Sanctuary

A Raptor Rehabilitation Centre is being built at Healesville Sanctuary to give injured native birds a second chance of survival in the wild. The Victorian Government is contributing…

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Oct 26, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Aussie Ark returns endangered Manning River turtles back to the wild in a world first

In a world first, conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has returned 10 endangered Manning River turtles back to the wild. The program has been supported by the Australian Governments…

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Oct 22, 2022 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

North Queensland’s CaPTA Group wins Global Award for Sustainable Tourism

The CaPTA Group has been recognised as a global leader in sustainable tourism, winning the 2022 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Award in the Major Tourist Attractions…

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Oct 17, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Peninsula Hot Springs and The Briars wildlife sanctuary to benefit from $4.8 million Victorian Government investment

Mornington Peninsula attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and The Briars wildlife sanctuary are to receive a $4.8 million funding boost from the Victorian Government to improve facilities and…

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Oct 14, 2022 Attractions / Government / Tourism / Wellness / Zoos /

 
 

Adelaide Zoo investigating unexpected death of Quokkas and Wallabies

Adelaide Zoo has advised that a full investigation is currently underway to determine the unexpected death last month of nine of its animals. In a post, Adelaide Zoo shared that seven…

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Oct 12, 2022 Attractions / Zoos /

 
 

Four new members appointed to Zoological Parks Authority Board

Four new appointees have been announced for the Zoological Parks Authority Board to oversee implementation of Perth Zoo’s 20-year Master Plan. Tully Carmady has been appointed…

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Oct 11, 2022 Attractions / Education / Hospitality / Venues / Zoos /

 
 

Elephant Trail being constructed at Werribee Open Range Zoo with repurposed materials

Werribee Open Range Zoo, located in Melbourne’s west, is undergoing an $88 million redevelopment which includes a five-kilometre perimeter fence for the new Asian elephant habitat.…

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Oct 11, 2022 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Severe weather causes cancellation of events and closure of sporting grounds, parks and zoos across NSW and ACT

Many regions across NSW and ACT have been impacted by storms and flash flooding over the past few days resulting in the cancellation of events and closure of sporting grounds and parks.…

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Oct 9, 2022 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Events / Parks / Sport / Zoos /

 
 

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