News: Zoos

Conservation organisations encouraged by success of first platypus translocation in NSW

The discovery of a juvenile female platypus in Sydney's Royal National Park by scientists and researchers is considered to be a landmark event marking the first successful…

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Mar 23, 2024 Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary secures Silver at 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

Gold Coast’s Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary secured silver for best ‘Major Tourism Attraction’ in Australia at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held in Darwin…

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Mar 19, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Monarto Safari Park welcomes birth of eight native Greater Stick-nest Rat pups

Keepers at Monarto Safari Park have welcomed the birth of eight native Greater Stick-nest Rat pups as part of a conservation breeding program. The new arrivals are a special achievement…

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Mar 18, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Gantner Ticketing rebranded as Vintia by new owners Salto Wecosystem

Salto Systems’ acquisition of Gantner Electronic GmbH has seen the introduction of a new brand name for Gantner Ticketing, the provider of software for museums, zoos, cultural…

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Mar 4, 2024 Attractions / Technology / Ticketing / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

World Wildlife Day 2024 marked by development of climate change impact guidance tool

United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3rd March to celebrate wild animals and plants. The WWD 2024 theme is ‘Connecting People and Planet: Exploring…

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Mar 3, 2024 Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Adelaide Zoo vets conduct full physical examination on Sumatran Tiger

Adelaide Zoo’s Animal Health Centre team vets have undertaken a general health check on eight-year-old Sumatran Tiger, Delilah. This is the first time the vet team has assessed…

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Mar 1, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Taronga Western Plains Zoo opens its $12.1 million platypus refuge

Taronga Western Plains Zoo has opened its $12.1 million platypus refuge – ‘Platypus Rescue HQ’  - the largest purpose-built platypus conservation centre in the…

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Feb 29, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Rockhampton Zoo announces sudden death of female chimpanzee

Rockhampton Regional Council has advised of the sudden and unexpected death of Rockhampton Zoo’s female chimpanzee, Samantha, which occurred on 21st February. Samantha, was 40 years…

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Feb 27, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

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