News: Zoos

Taronga Zoo offers new ‘After Dark’ experience

Taronga Zoo, situated on Sydney Harbourfront is offering a new event –‘Taronga After Dark’ – for a limited time of 10 nights running from 3rd–12th October.…

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Aug 19, 2025 Attractions / Entertainment / Hospitality / Zoos /

 
 

Monarto Safari Park marks inaugural World Scimitar-horned Oryx Day

Once extinct in the wild, the Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah) now walks free again in its desert homeland marking a global win for conservation with Monarto Safari Park having been…

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Aug 16, 2025 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Man pleads guilty to murdering female co-worker at Canberra’s National Zoo and Aquarium

The man responsible for a brutal stabbing death at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium in December 2023 has pleaded guilty to murder in the ACT Supreme Court. Jude Wijesinghe, aged…

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Jul 29, 2025 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Dreamworld operator Coast Entertainment reports strong financial performance

Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited, the operator of Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and the SkyPoint Obeservation Deck, has reported a strong financial performance for the 2024/25 financial…

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Jul 23, 2025 Attractions / Finance / Tourism / Waterparks / Zoos /

 
 

Woman undergoes surgery having lost arm in lion attack at Darling Downs Zoo

A woman has lost an arm after being bitten by a lion at Darling Downs Zoo, in Pilton, about 50km south of Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, on Sunday morning 6th July. Emergency services…

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Jul 7, 2025 Attractions / Safety / Zoos /

 
 

Construction commences on immersive Serengeti Resort experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Construction has commenced on the most ambitious development in Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s history - the immersive Serengeti Resort experience in Dubbo. Set across 55 hectares of…

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Jul 4, 2025 Attractions / Environment / Hospitality / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Rockhampton Zoo celebrates 100 years and unveils new Botanic Gardens and Zoo Visitor Hub

Coinciding with Rockhampton Zoo celebrating its 100th anniversary, Rockhampton Regional Council, in partnership with the Australian Government has officially opened the $8.9 million…

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Jul 3, 2025 Attractions / Education / Environment / Venues / Zoos /

 
 

Second catastrophic weather event impacts Aussie Ark sanctuary in just weeks

Aussie Ark sanctuary is seeking help and support from the public again following it being impacted by the second catastrophe in just weeks. The sanctuary has been hammered by the…

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Jul 2, 2025 Attractions / Education / 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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