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]
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Slogan | A unique animal encounter and educational experience |
Date opened | 7 December 2019 |
Location | Bungarribee, Western Sydney Parklands, Sydney. New South Wales, Australia |
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 |
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]
Exhibits
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
- Cheetah
- Spotted Hyena
- Meerkat
- Chimpanzee
- African Lion
- African Painted Dog
- Hamadryas Baboon
- Giraffe
- Plains Zebra
- Ostrich
- Camel
Asia
America
Primates
Australia
Aquarium
- Barramundi
- Australian Bass
- Golden Perch
- Gulf Saratoga
- Murray Cod
- Lungfish
- Archer Fish
- Spiny Cray Fish
- Little Penguin
- Saltwater Crocodile
- Eastern Long-Necked Turtle
- Bull Shark
Reptiles
- Perentie
- Lace Monitor
- Merten's Water Monitor
- Knob-Tailed Gecko
- Boyd's Forest Dragon
- Frill Necked Lizard
- Scrub Python
- Diamond Python
- Rough-Scaled Python
- Black Headed Python
- Green Tree Python
- Common Death Adder
- Tiger Snake
- Broad-Headed Snake
- Inland Taipan
- Red-Bellied Black Snake
Insects
Nocturnal
See also
References
- ^ 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.