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A Eurasian otter at the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo.

Innsbruck Alpine Zoo: Practical guide with hours, prices & visitor tips

The Innsbruck Alpine Zoo (Alpenzoo) is Europe's highest zoo at 750 metres above sea level, specialising exclusively in Alpine wildlife. Founded in 1962 by Austrian zoologist Hans Psenner, the zoo houses around 2,000 animals from approximately 150 species across just over 5 hectares built into…

Austria, Innsbruck, zoos

Hand-feeding wallabies at Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong, NSW.

Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh: Visitor guide with prices & times

What is Symbio Wildlife Park? Symbio Wildlife Park is a privately owned, family-run zoo located in Helensburgh, approximately 45 minutes south of Sydney International Airport and just minutes from Wollongong in the Illawarra region. Established in 1975 as a native Australian wildlife park, it's spread…

Australia, Illawarra, New South Wales, wildlife, zoos

A lorikeet at Gorge Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.

Gorge Wildlife Park, Adelaide Hills: Guide for first-time visitors

What is Gorge Wildlife Park? Gorge Wildlife Park is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary located in Cudlee Creek in the Adelaide Hills, approximately 30 kilometres (40 minutes' drive) northeast of Adelaide. Established in 1965 and operated by the same family ever since, the 14-acre park…

Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, wildlife, zoos

Plan your visit to Chester Zoo: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

Chester Zoo in Chester, Cheshire is one of the UK’s largest and most acclaimed wildlife attractions, home to more than 30,000 animals from over 500 species across more than 130 acres. This guide provides key practical information for first-time visitors, including the latest opening hours,…

England, North-West England, UK, zoos

Will the monkeys at Longleat damage your car?

The Monkey Jungle at Longleat Safari Park is tremendous fun – but many of the laughs come from watching other people’s cars being attacked. The first safari outside Africa Longleat Safari Park near Warminster in Wiltshire was a genuine pioneer when it opened in 1966.…

England, family travel, safari, South-West England, UK, Wiltshire, zoos

One of the giraffes at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia.

Plan your visit to Adelaide Zoo: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting Adelaide Zoo? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Adelaide Zoo Adelaide Zoo opened in 1883 and is Australia’s second oldest zoo. It houses more than 2 500 animals and around…

Adelaide, Australia, South Australia, wildlife, zoos

Phoenix Zoo in Arizona: Complete guide to one of America’s largest privately owned zoos

Walking through authentic recreations of the Sonoran Desert whilst Mexican grey wolves prowl behind glass metres away, watching Sumatran tigers stalk through tropical forests, then hand-feeding gentle giraffes creates wildlife encounters few American cities can match. The Phoenix Zoo spreads across 125 acres within Papago…

Arizona, Phoenix, wildlife, zoos

Marsupial action at Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat, Victoria.

Guide to Ballarat Wildlife Park, Victoria

What is Ballarat Wildlife Park? Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned zoo located in Ballarat East, Victoria, approximately 90 minutes' drive west of Melbourne. Founded by Greg Parker in February 1985 through a passion for wildlife conservation, the 10 to 16-hectare park is home…

Australia, Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, wildlife, zoos

Plan your visit to Miller Park Zoo: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Illinois offers a wide range of animal habitats, indoor and outdoor, and is well suited for a relaxed but engaging family outing. Below are all the practical details first-time visitors need to know: how to book, verified opening hours,…

Illinois, USA, zoos

Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary in Calga, NSW: Guide with prices, times & visitor tips

What is Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary? Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park) is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary located in Calga on the Central Coast of New South Wales, approximately 50 to 60 minutes north of Sydney. Spread across 80 acres of…

Australia, Central Coast, New South Wales, wildlife, zoos