News: 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 /

 
 

New $10 million marine hospital and conservation hub for Sea World Foundation

The Queensland Government is delivering $10 million in the Budget for a first-of-its-kind Sea World Foundation Wildlife Hospital on the Gold Coast, equipped to rescue and treat all marine…

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Jul 2, 2025 Attractions / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Perth Zoo’s new gibbon habitat triples space for critically endangered species

Perth Zoo's latest attraction has delivered a state-of-the-art gibbon habitat with the modern design utilising vertical space, tripling the habitat area for the white-cheeked gibbons.…

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Jul 1, 2025 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

11 leading Australian tourism businesses inducted into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame

Leading Australian ecotourism operators have been inducted into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame, recognised for maintaining ECO Certification for an extraordinary 20 years. These…

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Jun 25, 2025 Environment / Marketing / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

Local residents object to plans for Taronga Zoo’s new Sky Safari

Taronga Zoo recently revealed plans for a new Sky Safari cable car system are reported to have generated objections from local residents over the height of its pylons. Replacing the…

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Jun 24, 2025 Culture / 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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