News: Zoos

Platypus refuge habitats among conservation projects to receive funding from Victorian Government

To safeguard the future of the platypus, a threatened species listed as vulnerable in Victoria, $160,000 will be allocated to build two refuge habitats for platypus conservation in the…

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Nov 4, 2022 Environment / Finance / Government / Zoos /

 
 

Aussie Ark’s successful breeding of endangered Eastern Quolls likened to modern Jurassic Park

Conservation organisation, Aussie Ark, has announced a successful breeding season for Eastern Quolls at its Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary and for Aussie Ark managers the birth of these…

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Nov 4, 2022 Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Lions roam free at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo after escaping enclosure

Five of Taronga Zoo’s lions escaped their enclosure this morning forcing staff to hide in ‘safe zones’ as the animals roamed public areas of the Sydney harbourside…

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Nov 2, 2022 Attractions / Safety / Security / Zoos /

 
 

Future of Wing’s Wildlife Park in Tasmania impacted by floods

Tasmania’s recent flooding resulted in the family that owns Wing's Wildlife Park at Gunns Plains being cut off from animals and on-site staff. While they regained access on 15th…

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Oct 29, 2022 Attractions / Environment / 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 /

 
 

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