August 2011
4 August 2011
So what exactly goes in to building an African Safari? With the new arrival of baby rhino Savannah, three new zebra and the arrival of another African animal not far away, the construction team here at Australia Zoo are busy building the new African Safari. Wooo-hoo!
In September this year, Australia Zoo will launch stage one of the Australia Zoo African development, a first for Queensland, covering 24 acres and taking Australia Zoo to just under 100 acres, a continuation of Steve's vision to build an African Safari where visitors can watch exotic animals such as Zebra, Giraffe and Rhino interacting from the comfort of our Safari Shuttle.
Building and Construction Manager, Mark Niven has all hands on deck for the construction of our massive new exhibit which will be the largest of the Australia Zoo exhibits. Crikey!
"Behind the scenes our African Safari is a hive of activity! The construction team is currently building new rhino, zebra and giraffe shelters in the savannah which will be covered in mock rock so they have that authentic African feel. Our in-house sculpture artist has been busy creating themed pieces for the Africa display, including a drinking hole for our rhino, zebra and giraffe which reflects the native Boabab Tree found throughout Africa" Mark said.
"The detail that goes into building an African savannah that will house such a variety of animals takes a lot of planning, but when Africa opens in September, I am sure the general public will be as impressed with the finished product as we will be!"
Queensland Residents! Don't forget you can purchase your tickets online, visit before 31 August and get unlimited entry to Australia Zoo and our new African Safari.
Check out all the details, terms and conditions and purchase at www.australiazoo.com.au/africapass.
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Leanne 24th August 2011 06:54:19 AEST
Hi, when does it actually open? I'm trying to plan a family visit. I've been googling and can't find an exact date. Cheers.
Australia Zoo Says
Hi Leanne, Africa will officially be open from the 17th September!
Gail from London 15th August 2011 20:42:49 AEST
Totally agree with Maree Park. xx
Maree Ann Peterson 14th August 2011 00:22:12 AEST
Wow way to go Australia Zoo it sounds like a wonderful part of the Park, will get there one of these days!
v.evans 10th August 2011 10:38:00 AEST
I thought the zoo said the safari was part of the zoo admission price not an extra when it advertised it a few months ago? we are already members does it mean we pay extra?
Australia Zoo Says
Hi "V",Our African Safari will indeed be included in the Zoo admission price and if you are already an Annual Member you will not be required to pay extra to visit the Africa Exhibit!
Maree Park 10th August 2011 09:16:31 AEST
Keep going Terri, don't listen to the knockers. More power to you Bindi and Robert.Australians lives would not be as rich if you had not fallen in love with Steve
Melissa from the U.S. 10th August 2011 01:28:46 AEST
Awesome! I love hearing about the progress at the zoo. What a great asset the African Safari will be, not only to the zoo, but to the people of Australia as well.
Sue O 9th August 2011 22:35:13 AEST
Steve is smiling.
Cherrylmaree and grandchildren 9th August 2011 22:29:29 AEST
Sounds wonderful..we wish you every success.
Gail from London 6th August 2011 03:41:14 AEST
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful experience this is going to be for everyone. Mixed feelings of course because I can't help but think of Steve and how proud and excited he would have been. I wish you every success and hope it attracts many, many visitors. xxx
Rachelle 4th August 2011 19:23:15 AEST
This is fantastic. Steves dream continues. Way to go Australia Zoo!