Zoo Gossip
December 2008
5 December 2008
Crikey! Our biggest little Wildlife Warrior, Robert, turned five on December 1, and to celebrate Australia Zoo held a party of Jurassic proportions!
The day went go off like a frog in a sock with a whole heap of pre-historic activities and Dinosaur fun. Kids even got to pat, feed and walk with a Dinosaur as they roamed around the Zoo!
Banana’s in Pyjamas, Postman Pat and Spot put on a spectacular live performance in the Crocoseum. Kids of all ages, including the birthday boy, were out of their seats and moving their feet to the fun and familiar tunes.
The show was topped off with a visit from Santa, a scrumptious cake and stacks of Birthday wishes for Robert.
Shows related to this gossip:
Kids’ Story Time
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
28 November 2008
Wow! November has been a spectacular month for Australia Zoo with Steve Irwin Day, Halloween and the launch of the new Australian Wildlife Hospital. And to top it off, the Zoo was named Queensland’s Major Tourist Attraction at the Queensland Tourism Awards on November 14. You beauty!
Australia Zoo has been exceptionally fortunate to take out this prestigious title four times! And if the Zoo triumphs again in 2009, it will have a well-deserved place in the Queensland Tourism Hall of Fame. Wooo-hoo!
The annual awards recognise Queensland's most popular tourist attractions, venues and locations, and this year, Australia Zoo was the standout contender!
2008 has been an exceptional year for the Zoo with stacks of new wildlife experiences, record crowds, and some gorgeous new animals including our two bonzer White Rhino’s, DJ and Swazi.
Shows related to this gossip:
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
24 November 2008
Holy guacamole! Australia Zoo’s home state, Queensland, is turning 150 next year! To celebrate this huge milestone, RACQ have launched 150 Must-Do’s in Queensland to showcase 150 fabulous things to see and do throughout the great sunny state… and we think Australia Zoo should be at the top of the list!
Recently named Queensland's Major Tourist Attraction for the second consecutive year, Australia Zoo is an icon for Queensland and a favourite attraction for Queenslanders, Aussies and international guests.
RACQ is giving you the opportunity to vote for your favourite ‘Must Do’ in Queensland each day until January 31, 2009. We need you to show your support and vote for Australia Zoo as many times as you can!
Visit www.150mustdos.com.au and vote today!
Shows related to this gossip:
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
21 November 2008
One man can make a difference. You can make a difference… and you did!
Steve Irwin Day 2008 was a huge success with thousands of fellow conservationists from around the world joining forces to remember the one and only Crocodile Hunter.
Avid Wildlife Warriors poured into Australia Zoo as early as 6am, enjoying a free sausage sizzle and stacks of entertainment and environmental activities in the car-park. And it wasn’t long before the gates were open and guests were soaking up the atmosphere of the biggest event in the Australia Zoo calendar.
The day was officially opened in the Crocoseum by Terri and Captain Paul Watson from the Sea Shepard Conservation Society.
Throughout the day, the Crocoseum turned into a Rock-o-seum with LIVE performances by Bindi and the Crocmen and internationally renowned band, Thirsty Merc! Wooo-hoo!
Between shows, guests were flat out like a lizard drinking enjoying a whole heap of fun activities including: didgeridoo making workshops, sheep shearing displays, sand sculpturing, reptile races, Ele pat competitions, fashion parades… and the list goes on!
The day also saw the official opening of the new Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors, Australian Wildlife Hospital. Invited guests and hospital ambassadors, including Khaliah Ali and Lisa Origliasso were amazed by the state of the art wildlife facility which was inspired Steve and his mum, Lyn Irwin.
The extraordinary day was ‘topped-off’ with the Steve Irwin Day Gala Dinner. Held in Brisbane, the black-tie event was a great success raising additional funds for Wildlife Warriors. Wooo-hoo!
Thank-you to everyone involved in Steve Irwin Day, Backyard Campout and Khaki Day activities. You dedication and commitment to wildlife and conservation has helped Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors to support various Whale Research projects around the world. You made a difference!
Shows related to this gossip:
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
6 November 2008
Mighty Me Mighty Us – McDonald's are partnering with Australia Zoo to make a difference
Making a difference to wildlife and conservation is tastier than ever this month with the new Endangered Species Happy Meal program thanks to Australia Zoo and McDonald’s!
McDonald's has joined forces with Australia Zoo for the Endangered Animals Happy Meal program as a way to generate awareness and educate children about local and international endangered animals.
You will have stacks of fun collecting ten gorgeous endangered animal toys. The entire collection includes a very cute Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby, Bengal Tiger, African Elephant, Polar Bear, Blue Whale, Giant Panda, Bilby, Snubfin Dolphin, Red-tailed Black Cockatoo and a Leatherback Turtle. Each of these gorgeous animals has become endangered and we need your help to save them!
For every Happy Meal that is purchased, McDonald’s will donate 10 cents to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. Wooo-hoo!
Drop into McDonald’s to see how you and your family could make a difference by purchasing an Endangered Animals Happy Meal this month!
Promotion begins November 13, 2008. http://www.happymeal.com.au
Animal related to this gossip:
Red-tailed Black Cockatoo
Shows related to this gossip:
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
4 November 2008
Crikey! Australia Zoo was jam-packed with spook-tacular fun on October31, when the goblins and witches came out to play for the creepiest day of the year – Halloween!
There were STACKS of ghoulish fun for little monsters, who had a WILD time trick-or-treating for FREE Croc Chocs, and playing stacks of spooky games, including mummy wrap, pumpkin head bowling and SCARE-crow making competitions.
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service donor mobile was out the front taking blood donations in exchange for a free lunch!
October 31 is also the Day for Daniel, so we had a special visit from the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and guests took the opportunity to get an Australia Zoo Child ID Card, which provides vital identification details in the case of a lost child.
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the awesome Halloween costumes that filled the Zoo. Little super men, witches and goblins enjoyed the spectacular day filled with fun and entertainment and yummy Croc Chocs!
Shows related to this gossip:
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
23 October 2008
Australia Zoo played host to the visiting French Rugby League team this week, giving them a chance to get up close to some native Australian animals.
The guys had a fantastic time patting dingoes and feeding wombats, but the highlight of their visit was getting to meet some of our gorgeous koalas! They also got up close to a whole stack of amazing exotic animals on their behind the scenes animal extravaganza.
The team is currently staying on the Sunshine Coast in preparation for the Rugby League World Cup to be played in various locations around Australia throughout October and November.
Animal related to this gossip:
Koala
Shows related to this gossip:
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
Koalas LIVE
22 October 2008
The official launch of Queensland Children’s Week was held at Australia Zoo on Friday 17 October, with Terri Irwin addressing the Crocoseum crowd to voice Australia Zoo’s support for the week.
Children’s Week is a celebration of the rights, needs and accomplishments of Queensland children, and this year focuses on the value and rights of children within the family unit. Queensland Children’s Week Junior Ambassadors Annabelle Ganko, Sophie Garrett and Arkie Barton officially opened the week with Queensland Children’s Week Patron and Director-General of the Department of Child Safety, Norelle Deeth and Member for Glass House Carolyn Male also presenting at the launch.
Australia Zoo is a major sponsor of Queensland Children’s Week, which also supports the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.
Shows related to this gossip:
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
15 October 2008
Bindi's dedication and commitment for conservation and wildlife has again been recognised at the 2008 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, on Saturday, October 11. In an arena filled with young smiling faces, Bindi was presented with the Kids Choice Award for Biggest Greenie!
The annual event, hosted by Nathalie Bassingthwaighte and John Cena, was bigger and better than ever this year, with loads of fun, games and awesome performances. And best of all, the night saw stacks of celebrities covered in slime amidst cheers from thousands of kids!
Luckily, Bindi escaped the slime as she took to the stage to accept the prestigious environmental award for the second year running! Wooo-Hoo!
Congratulations Bindi!
Shows related to this gossip:
Kids’ Story Time
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
10 October 2008
Australia Zoo is home to lots of amazing animals from all over the world. Asian Elephants, Sumatran Tigers and Blue and Gold Macaws are just a few incredible species that impress zoo goers. However, if it were a popularity contest; our gorgeous, adorable, cute baby animals at the Kids Zoo would win first prize!
On any given day, the Kids Zoo is a sea of smiling faces; kids and adults flock to see goats, lambs, calves and piglets. And who can blame them! The baby farm animals are absolutely irresistible. Even Zoo staff can’t keep away!
The clear favourites this week are six extremely gorgeous baby goats. The cheeky six love the Zoo lifestyle and spend their days lapping up affection from adoring guests. Their favourite part of the day is, without a doubt, their bottle feed. It is a feeding frenzy! And the best part about it- kids can get involved and help out.
Kids Zoo offers guests the opportunity to feed the baby animals. Plus kids are invited to take part in the daily animal encounter- Farmyard fun! The encounter gives kids the chance to get up close to all the Kids Zoo animals; help clean their enclosure, give them a brush, a bottle feed and lots of love and affection!
Next time you're at the Zoo- be sure to drop in and say hello to the gorgeous animals at the Kids Zoo!
Shows related to this gossip:
Kids’ Story Time
Elephants LIVE
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
