News: Zoos
First giant panda cub born in Singapore officially named Le Le
The official name of the first giant panda cub born in Singapore is ‘Le Le’ - with the chosen name having received close to 50% of the more than 64,000 public votes cast via an…
read moreAdvanced Aquarium Technologies wins in three categories at 2021 Sunshine Coast Business Awards
Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT), the Australian-based world leader in the highly specialised business of designing, building and operating landmark public aquariums, has dominated the…
read moreHome to 46,000 marine exhibits the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi opens doors to visitors
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, the largest aquarium in the Middle East and home to 46,000 creatures spread across 10 zones, has opened to the public. The National Aquarium is the first…
read moreZoo and Aquarium Association conference awards recognise excellence
The Australasian Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) has presented its annual awards, provided a chance for the Association to recognise progress, innovation and to celebrate sector…
read moreWildlife Reserves Singapore reveals new branding for River Safari
A rebranding of Wildlife Reserves Singapore has seen its popular River Safari renamed as River Wonders, while the new bird park in the attraction’s upcoming Mandai precinct will be…
read moreMerlin Entertainments ‘confident’ about future despite US$878 million loss in 2020
Global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has said it is “confident” about the future despite a pre-tax loss of US$878 million loss in the year the pandemic struck.…
read moreZoos SA monitor Giant Pandas during annual breeding season
The Zoos SA team are monitoring Adelaide Zoo’s Giant Pandas, Fu Ni and Wang Wang, during the annual breeding season especially with COVID-19 travel restrictions preventing a…
read moreMiddle East’s largest cylindrical aquarium opens in Bahrain
The Mall of Dilmunia, a family-centric mall concept in the Arabian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain has this officially opened the Bahrain Aquarium showcasing over 2,700 fish in the Middle…
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