September 2011
16 September 2011
It has been years in designing, planning and building, but the wait is finally over...Africa has now opened in your backyard, and it's as wild as life gets!
Saturday, September 17, marks the official opening of Australia Zoo's new exhibit Africa, with zebra, rhino, giraffe and cheetah going on display to the public in a first for Queensland.
Australia Zoo is thrilled to showcase the array of African animals to the public. "We're really excited because we really are carrying on in my dad's footsteps," said Bindi Irwin. "Dad was so excited to one day open Africa and we are! So, we're carrying on where he left off."
Baby white rhino Savannah, who was born at Australia Zoo in April, is excited to be calling the new Africa exhibit of Australia Zoo home. As she normally does, Savannah is bounding around with mum Caballe trying to keep up behind her.
"The design of the enclosure is spectacular!" said Terri Irwin. "We've got beautiful bottle trees that we've rescued, and we've got trees, rocks and artistic design that is unsurpassed by anyone."
Savannah wasn't interested in giving Caballe any time to relax with as she ran to all areas of her new enclosure to check out the sights, smells and, for the first time, the patrons of Australia Zoo.
Stage One of Australia Zoo's Africa development plans gives visitors the opportunity to catch our FREE Safari Shuttle up to the Africa exhibit, and the chance to watch the animals interacting in the only multi-species African exhibit in Queensland.
Check out all things Africa at http://www.australiazoo.com.au/visit-us/exhibits/africa/, including all the special activities for these September school holidays!
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Zo 19th September 2011 20:16:35 AEST
Can i just say.....I LOVE AFRICA. I was lucky to go on a sneak peek last week and it was wonderful.Thanks again
bety hicks 17th September 2011 12:53:46 AEST
I love all the animals and love watching steve irwin and bindi and terri love watching you guys wish you would put bindi back on tv just love sitting there watching steve and terri and bindi and steve's dad my favourites are croc's and tigers I have a bird and a dog wish someday that terri and bindi and steve's dad could come and vist olla, la. that is where I live with my family my husband john hicks and daughter virginia.
kathy armstrong 17th September 2011 11:03:23 AEST
i think this is going to be wonderful for the animals too.it will be like home away from home and that is good for thier livelihood.well done to the irwins for carrying on steves dream.i applaud you.
William Watson 17th September 2011 09:28:39 AEST
This is so amazing! A huge well done to all the staff at Australia Zoo and to Steve. He must be so proud.
Gail from London 17th September 2011 07:51:09 AEST
It sounds fantastic. Have a wonderful day everyone and I'll be thinking of you all xx