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…at home if you are feeling unwell or have any COVID-19-like symptoms – we will happily welcome you back another time Masks, although not mandatory, are recommended by SA Health Visitors who previously booked for Monday 23 November and Tuesday 24 November will have received a voucher via email that will allow them to rebook a visit for either these days or an alternative date. Please book online (as above) or if necessary, contact us here: www.zoos…
…d as a protective factor for young people’s mental health (Capaldi et. al., 2014, Keenan et. al, 2021, Piccininni et al., 2018, Pritchard et. al., 2020). More astonishingly, emerging research is suggesting that young people’s relationship to nature is a better indicator of their current wellbeing than other predictive tools like socio-economic status (Martin et. al., 2020). – At the same time many teachers quietly wrestle with a tension. How do we…
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…Conditions. Emma Memma: Jungle Picnic Tour ticket competition Sunday 12 April 2026 This competition is run by Zoos South Australia (ABN: 38 750 470 952) located at Adelaide Zoo, Frome Road, Adelaide South Australia 5000 and is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or any other social media platforms. All enquiries should therefore be directed to Zoos South Australia (Zoos SA). To enter the entrant must atten…
…n Australia, the Western Swamp Tortoise is Australia’s most endangered reptile. Wild Western Swamp Tortoise populations are currently only found in two small swamp reserves in WA, but they face habitat loss and predation from introduced species like foxes, cats, dogs and pigs. Sadly, climate change has also added further pressure to the species, with declining winter and spring rainfall wreaking havoc on their critical swamp habitats. Alongside ou…
…Africa to empower young women – so animals, people and our environment happily co-exist. They rehabilitate rescued chimps at the Tchimpounga sanctuary. They promote their founder’s vision to inspire millions to turn hope into action. To find out more about the Jane Goodall Institute Australia and how to show your support, go to www.janegoodall.org.au/thehope Monarto Safari Park is open from 9am – 4.30pm and tickets are available to purchase online…
…nty of outdoor space at Adelaide Zoo, so our guests can enjoy themselves while still keeping at a safe distance. “And of course, most importantly, visitors will get to see our wonderful animals. Our members and visitors have made it clear that they have missed seeing them and I’m so glad that we can begin to reconnect people with nature once more. “The public will also be pleased to know that we plan to reopen Monarto Safari Park on 29 June,” Elai…
…In short, certified sustainable palm oil uses less land and produces more oil. “Oil palms also needs less environmentally harmful fertilisers and pesticides than other oil-producing plants. Lastly, the palm oil industry is the lifeblood for many communities in which oil palms are grown. This work provides basic income so workers can afford water, food and to educate their children. Boycotting palm oil completely would be devastating to the people…
…Our wish for 2021 would be to see more Stick-nest Rats released into the wild in 2021 Finally, Zoos SA is part of a conservation program to bring locally extinct species back to Yorke Peninsula working with our partners through Marna Bangaara. A team of Zoos SA staff will be involved in the reintroduction of Brush-tailed Bettongs in the coming year. Zoos SA’ wish is to see the successes of the program continue with the next species to be brought…
…support Zoos SA’s efforts to save species from conservation. For more details, visit www.adelaidezoo.com.au For more details about North Road Cemetery, visit www.anglicancemeteries.com/ Minchin family and Minchin House facts: Richard E Minchin (1831 – 1893), the first director of the zoo, originally became involved in the South Australian Acclimatization Society which lobbied to have a section of the Botanic Garden set aside as a zoological garde…
…ver in just a short few weeks, and then together with YATZ and our Zoos SA community, we will host 14 Chipembele students on the trip of a lifetime to Australia in April 2019. The final 14 find out who they are…… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCMi530b4KY&feature=youtu.be …
…d behaviours,” he said. “The radio tracking project, being led by Zoos SA will collect some of that crucial information which will help to assess the health of the population following the bushfires.” One of the males discovered was fitted with a tiny radio-transmitting collar weighing less than 1 gram. He was affectionately named ‘Claude’ after the famous Impressionist artist, Claude Monet, (see if you can get the pun!). Claude weighed 22 grams a…
…vations and animal swaps and introductions, as well as before and after our 2020 COVID-induced closure and monitoring the effects of on-site functions and events on the animals. Colobus Crossing – Adelaide Zoo Activity budgets showed that three of Adelaide Zoo’s Black-and-white Colobus spent more time moving, feeding and engaging in social behaviours after the opening of their aerial tunnels, which provided more complexity in the form of sweeping…
…this gorgeous bird looks uncertain. Thankfully, the work of our partners will give this bird a fighting chance at survival. This South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo project is supported by the South East Natural Resources Management Board, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. Dr Liberty Olds says this success could not have been possible without the support of the community. “This is a great example of h…
…the growth of philanthropy. Kathryn received an Order of Australia (AM) in 2020 in recognition of her service to the community. Kathryn is Chairperson of Impact 100 (SA), a collective giving circle, which works to raise the profile of charities in our community and also sits on several boards including the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute and Grandcarers SA. Kathryn is also a community ambassador for Catherine House Inc, sup…
…thusiastic and passionate conservationists and so much more! I thank you all for being on this journey with me and for helping me grow! I hope the new mentors of 2020 will be able to feel the same feeling when they reflect back this next time year! Cameron…
…e. “We’re thrilled to formalise our partnership with Gerry Ryan OAM which will see him build and operate a state-of-the-art safari resort at Monarto, allowing us to expand our fabulous safari experiences and tourism offering,” Elaine said. “$40 million in private investment and the construction of a luxury resort and glamping facilities is an exciting coup for Monarto Zoo and the broader tourism industry in the Murraylands. “Mr Ryan is a highly su…
…ting international conservation partners. For more information about Zoos SA conservation programs, visit www.zoossa.com.au/conservation Upcoming dates: World Bilby Day: 11 September 2022 World Rhino Day: 22 September 2022 Boo at the Zoo: 28 October 2022…
…turn hope for rhinos and native animals into a reality. Bottles of Kifaru Gin will go on sale on Saturday 8 February via the Ambleside website https://www.amblesidedistillers.com/ Ambleside Distillers’ Kifaru Gin costs $119. …
…d other sociable and loveable animals in the $1.1 million new precinct. Families will enter Adelaide Zoo’s latest play space via new pathways and several aerial walkways, designed to cater for all abilities and ages and accessible from the ever-popular children’s Nature Playground. Seesaws, trampolines and swings – for the animals! Once inside, kids will learn all about the Variety Children Zoo’s loveable animals, gaining insight into their unique…
…two years and by 2017, 25 Monarto-bred Warru have been released into the wild. 2017 Lions 360 opens, the first encounter of its kind in Australia. Based on shark-cage diving, visitors walk through the tunnel and emerge within clawing range of one of Australia’s largest lion prides. Lions 360 enables Zoos SA to raise awareness for the species and to support 36 rangers to patrol Sera Conservancy in Kenya to protect lions and other African species….
…amily. The warmth in their hearts and in their smiles, as well as their enthusiasm for conservation and their love of a good ol’ performance will never leave me, till the day I die. Paul (MATZ Member)…
…. Over 17,000 interstate visitors headed to Adelaide Zoo to ‘discover the wild within’ while 6,500 interstate visitors headed to Monarto Safari Park to answer the call of the wild. “This year has seen the highest visitation to both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park in six years,” said Elaine. “This means that we can carry out vital conservation work such as our breed and release programs as well as supporting conservation partners worldwide.” O…
…onal Park feral predator free area is a critical conservation effort that will help restore ecosystems and prevent extinctions. “The phascogale is the eighth mammal listed as extinct in NSW that has been returned to NSW national parks in the past three years,” Mr Griffin said. ‘Within a few years, we hope to remove at least 10 mammals from the NSW extinct list – the first time that will have happened anywhere in the world. “State-wide there will s…
…We absolutely cant wait for their arrival! only months now. YATZ and MATZ have been campaigning to raise the funds to host the upcoming 3 week adventure. Youth supporting youth on a global scale https://www.facebook.com/ChipembeleWildlife/videos/275712579963870/…
…elia, and I were invited to dance with the women, and then each handed a child – which I don’t think any of us were mentally prepared for. After this talk, we would share lunch with the educator. Not only was this a chance to hone our nshima-eating skills, but it was also an opportunity to get to know the Chipembele educators. Daniel and John were so generous in welcoming us into their home, and I am grateful for the opportunity to forge these con…
…e process. The reintroduction of bettongs to the southern Yorke Peninsula will help restore ecosystem health and create a better environment for plants and other local wildlife. The little joey is yet to be named and currently housed behind the scenes at Adelaide Zoo. However, you might sneak a peek of him and Truffles during the Night Creatures Wildshow at this year’s Light Creatures event as part of Illuminate Adelaide with presenting partner SA…
…stomisable Built in analysis tool Features a support centre Zoo Monitor YouTube channel Find out more at ZooMonitor https://www.wildlifeday.org/en…
…and host 14 Chipembele conservation students from Zambia in Adelaide in April 2019. An opportunity like the TISAMALE GLOBAL EXCHANGE isn’t something that comes along every day, and to raise this amount of funds requires a whole lot of perseverance, dedication and passion. There have been some wonderful enthusiasts joining our team of Dreammakers purchasing flags and gifting amazing donations, including the incredible support from business ‘OreWin’…
…ing, easy drinking beer using Australian grains and German noble hops and will be available for purchase online and at the Brewery. From each carton sold, a donation of $10 per carton will go to Monarto Safari Park to assist in keeping the Przewalski’s Horses a trot ahead of extinction. The Rarely Tame Lager will be launched at the Prancing Pony Brewery on the 29th of August, from 1pm onwards. This will be a family-friendly event with children’s a…
…art in greendesking, mindfulness, creativity and sustainability walks and wild trails at our sites with more wellness events coming soon,” says Sarah Brown, Director of Community Engagement, Zoos SA. “As a ZAA accredited zoo we use the Five Domains model to examine the environment, behaviour, nutrition, health and positive mental state of an animal to ensure positive welfare. We thought hey, what’s good for our animals is good for us too! “Researc…
…cruel prison. Instead, see us as a conservation ark for freeing species from their predicted fate. Elaine Bensted, CE, Zoos SA THIS OPINION PIECE APPEARED IN THE ADVERTISER, 29 APRIL 2021 IN RESPONSE TO REX JORY’S STORY OF 26 APRIL 2021. For more information about Zoos SA and ways to support us: www.zoossa.com.au…
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