http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/ The latest gossip from Australia Zoo. www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/ en http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=601 With inspiring scenery and a collection of the worlds most amazing wildlife- there many reasons to visit South East Asia... right here at Australia Zoo! Join us these school holidays as we show-case the wildlife of one of the world's most ore-inspiring regions. Come along to hand-feed an Asian Elephant, walk beside a Bengal or Sumatran Tiger, hold a Burmese Python or be entertained by our cheeky Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=601 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=600 Inspired by Steve Irwin's dedication to conservation, American student Katie Dziedzic is set to gain a wealth of experience from her visit to Australia Zoo as the Steve Irwin Fellowship recipient, with a goal to really make a difference. Now in its third year, The Steve Irwin Fellowship is a tribute to Steve Irwin's commitment to ‘conservation through exciting education', and aims to fu Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=600 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=599 Crikey! It's almost that time of year again when the gorgeous giants of the sea - Humpback Whales - frolic off our shores, and Australia Zoo Whale Encounters is all set to give you the whale adventure of a lifetime! Operating right here on the Sunshine Coast, Australia Zoo Whale Encounters will launch daily whale watching tours on board Steve's Whale One from 20 June, with the season all set to t Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=599 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=598 In its 150th year, Queensland (home of Australia Zoo) is celebrating the people, places and stories that define our great state. We are very proud to announce that Australia Zoo and Steve Irwin have made it to the top of the list in two out of ten categories! Australia Zoo was voted the number one attraction that has put Queensland on the map! Plus, our very own Aussie legend, Steve Irwin took o Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=598 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=597 In glassy blue Sunshine Coast waters, Bindi and the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit released a gorgeous Sea Turtle back into the ocean. Rafael, named after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character, was rescued by Moreton Bay Marine Park staff and the Tangalooma Conservation team after it was spotted floating with a crab pot float line entangled around its neck and flipper. Australia Zoo Rescue Unit Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=597 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=596 Thinking of travelling or just dreaming? You can't afford to miss this Travel Expo! Australia Zoo Travel and a huge range of travel related suppliers will be on display with exclusive travel deals available for one day only! Our travel experts will present exciting travel destinations including Canada/Alaska, Africa, New Zealand, Europe, skiing holidays and more! Plus if you book on the day you Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=596 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=595 Crikey! Bindi has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for ‘Bindi: The Jungle Girl' for the second year running. Following Bindi's win in 2008 for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series, the youngest ever Emmy winner was again nominated in this category for 2009. Bindi's nomination came as a surprise to the Wildlife Warrior, who appeared on the TODAY Show in the US to announce Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=595 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=594 Crikey! Australia Zoo Travel has been nominated as Australia's best retail travel agency, in the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) Annual National Travel Industry Awards for the third time. AFTA represents the majority of travel agents in Australia and the annual travel industry awards recognise the industry's leading companies from a range of travel sectors including airlines, hotels Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=594 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=593 Australia Zoo is buzzing with excitement this week with the arrival of our first giraffe! Our new gorgeous girl, Mapenzi, is just 17-months-old, 2.5 metres tall and weighs 435 kilograms. Mapenzi arrived from Perth Zoo earlier this week and already loves life at the Zoo. The newest addition to Australia Zoo's animal family is currently the only giraffe in Queensland and it is hoped she will form p Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=593 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=591 Join Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors to celebrate Black and White Day on Saturday 16 May at Australia Zoo to help raise money and awareness for the plight of the Tasmanian devil. Tasmanian devil's suffer from what is known as the Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), a deadly disease eradicating the devil's at an alarming rate. Currently, over 70% of Tasmania is affected by the disease and experts Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/zoo-gossip/index.php?gossip=591