Sydney Zoo
Slogan | A unique animal encounter and educational experience |
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Date opened | 7 December 2019 |
Location | Bungarribee, Western Sydney Parklands, Sydney. New South Wales, Australia |
Coordinates | 33°47′28″S 150°52′1″E / 33.79111°S 150.86694°ECoordinates: 33°47′28″S 150°52′1″E / 33.79111°S 150.86694°E |
Land area | 16.5 hectares (41 acres) |
No. of species | 110 |
Annual visitors | 800,000 (forecasted estimate) |
Memberships | ZAA[1] |
Owner | Privately-owned |
Management | Jake Burgess (CEO) |
Website | sydneyzoo |
Sydney Zoo is a zoo in Bungarribee in the Western Sydney Parklands, in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Sydney Zoo is located 38 kilometres (24 mi) west of the Sydney central business district. It occupies a 16.5-hectare (41-acre) site. Sydney Zoo is a member of the Zoos and Aquariums Association of Australia and New Zealand.[1][2]
Development[]
Sydney Zoo was founded in 2015 with an aim to create amazing experiences for the local and international community by introducing them to a range of animal species from all over the world, while also educating on animal welfare and conservation. The zoo has formed a partnership with the Western Sydney University and TAFE NSW.[3]
Sydney Zoo's senior curatorial and animal acquisition team includes current and former presidents of the NSW Fauna and Marine Parks Association (NSW FMPA) and the current president of the International Congress of Zoos (ICZ).[citation needed]
The zoo is subject to the oversight of government agencies including the Animal Welfare Unit of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and the key zoo industry body in Australasia, the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA). The zoo's social programs include school education programs and aboriginal employment. Specific infrastructure to assist in the delivery of these programs includes veterinary facilities, quarantine facilities, extensive feed preparation and storage areas, an educational amphitheatre and disability access.[citation needed]
The zoo was opened on 7 December 2019.[4]
Sumatran tiger's habitat in Sydney Zoo
Grass snake habitat in Sydney Zoo
Internal view of Sydney Zoo
Sumatran tiger's living habitat in Sydney Zoo
Two camels in Sydney Zoo
Lions taking rest under the shade, Sydney Zoo 2020
Exhibits[]
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Sydney Zoo’s exhibit sizes exceed NSW Department of Primary Industries standards by an average of 2.6 times.[citation needed] Sydney Zoo includes approximately 30 exhibits and a variety of animal species including exotic and Australian animals. Species held include:
Africa[]
- Lion
- Spotted hyena
- African painted dog
- Dromedary camel
- Cheetah
- Giraffe
- Plains zebra
- Ostrich
- Meerkat
Asia[]
America[]
Primates[]
Australia[]
Aquarium[]
Reptiles[]
Insects[]
Nocturnal[]
Expected future zoo animals[]
- Southern white rhinoceros
- Western lowland gorilla
- Hippopotamus
- Ring-tailed lemur
- De Brazza's monkey
- Coastal bearded dragon
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Zoo and Aquarium Association Institutional Members' Directory". zooaquarium.org.au. Archived from the original on 31 October 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2009.
- ^ "Brand new Sydney Zoo commences construction". Western Sydney Parklands. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ^ Evans, Simon (8 November 2017). "Sydney Zoo backers eye ASX listing as western Sydney booms". The Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ^ Boon, Maxim (25 November 2019). "New Sydney Zoo announces long-awaited opening date". TimeOut. Sydney, Australia. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
External links[]
- Official website
- Sydney Zoo (n.d.). "Welcome to Sydney Zoo" (PDF). Independent Planning Commission of New South Wales. Government of New South Wales.
- Zoos in New South Wales
- Buildings and structures in Sydney
- Parks in Sydney
- Zoos established in 2019
- 2019 establishments in Australia