Skip to content

Plans approved for $36m zoo in Bungarribee Park, Western Sydney

Bungarribee Zoo $36 million zoo planned for Western Sydney
Charles Read
By Charles ReadSep 13, 2017 1 min read
Charles Read
Charles is co-founder and creative director at blooloop. He attends numerous trade shows around the world and frequently speaks about trends and social media for the attractions industry at conferences. Outside of blooloop, his passions are diving, trees and cricket.
See Full Bio
Follow:

A new $36 million zoo focusing on exotic and native species conservation is to be built in Bungarribee Park, Western Sydney.

Planning approval has been granted for the 16 hectare site overlooking Bungarribee Park in the Western Sydney Parklands.

Plans approved for $36 million zoo in Western Sydney

The state-of-the-art facility is set to include 30 exhibits. Among the creatures on display will be African safari animals which will be viewed from elevated walkways. Underwater glass viewing areas of hippopotamus and crocodiles are also proposed. Alongside the animals, the zoo will also feature an integrated Aboriginal and natural heritage programme focusing on the local Darug people.

According to the zoo's Managing Director, Jake Burgess, the zoo will concentrate on animal welfare and the promotion of natural behaviours.

Plans approved for $36 million zoo in Western Sydney

The attraction is predicted to boost the New South Wales economy by $45million.Slated for completion in 2018, the zoo hopes to attract around 745,000 visitors a year.

Images:Sydney Zoo

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/bungarribee-park-new-zoo-approved-for-western-sydney/news-story/d83e64adaa7b51e9496b09edbc324aa0

Zoos & aquariums
Charles Read
Charles Read
Charles is co-founder and creative director at blooloop. He attends numerous trade shows around the world and frequently speaks about trends and social media for the attractions industry at conferences. Outside of blooloop, his passions are diving, trees and cricket.
See Full Bio
Follow:

Most recent

dolphin pools zooparc de beauval
News
animal welfare

Planned dolphin centre at Beauval Zoo in France faces criticism

gentoo penguins sea life london aquarium
News
animal welfare

MPs support campaign to free 15 penguins from London aquarium

Three people in leis smiling at Honolulu Zoo entrance beside a sign about buying tickets online.
News
Ticketing systems

SSA streamlines admissions at Honolulu Zoo

Dark theater showing "Octopus Blue Planet II: 4D Experience" with aquatic visuals.
News
immersive experiences

SimEx-Iwerks & Shedd Aquarium announce new Immersion Theater

More for you

paignton zoo

Paignton Zoo put on the market by owner, Wild Planet Trust

1 min read

Paignton Zoo owner Wild Planet Trust has confirmed that the 85-acre zoo, home to more than 2,000 animals, is on the market alongside 18 acres of adjacent land.

Via ITV News, Wild Planet Trust said in a statement it has "started to explore the possibility of securing investment", although no guide price has been released.

Keep Reading Show less
Immotion EUAC banner

Immotion to showcase mission-aligned VR content at EUAC Conference 2025

2 min read

Immotion, a global leader in immersive edutainment, will be participating in the European Union of Aquarium Curators (EUAC) Conference 2025, which is being held in Istanbul from 6 to 10 October.

On 10 October at 9.20 am, Immotion CEO Rod Findley will lead a presentation with a session titled Educational Technology’s Role in the Future of Aquariums: Opportunity or Existential Threat?

Keep Reading Show less
b50 zoo webinar reveal

blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List 2025 – webinar reveal

2 min read

Join blooloop and SSA Group on Thursday, 9 October at 3 pm BST to find out who has been named on the 2025 blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List.

Our natural world is increasingly under threat from pollution, habitat loss, the illegal wildlife trade, and the devastating effects of climate change.

Keep Reading Show less
wcs coral reef
Image credit: Steve De Neef

Wildlife Conservation Society reveals plan to protect climate-resilient coral reefs

2 min read

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has launched a new strategy to conserve the world's most climate-resilient coral reefs.

Per a press release, coral reefs are biodiversity hotspots. They cover less than 1 percent of the ocean, but sustain more than 25 percent of marine species.

Keep Reading Show less
Severn Lamb ShuttlePro XL

Severn Lamb adds three new electric road trams to eco-friendly transport offering

2 min read

Severn Lamb, a leader in the manufacture and supply of leisure, resort and amusement transport,has unveiled three new electric road trams: the Solar Shuttle, ShuttlePro XL, and 9000ST Series.

The new models extend the company's catalogue of eco-friendly passenger transport solutions, which enable operators to provide dependable, sustainable, and fun travel for visitors while minimising environmental impact.

Keep Reading Show less