Zoo and aquarium stories

Frank Dame of Clearwater Marine Aquarium: the business of animal rescue

The aquarium's CEO talks about its mission to rescue, rehab & release marine animals

18th Feb 2021 Aquarium design

Valentine's Day 2021 attractions: from hex your ex to name a cockroach

Love in lockdown is somewhat limited, with dates and romantic events taking place virtually for Valentine's Day 2021.

12th Feb 2021 Brand experiences

Kansas City Zoo: transformation into a modern, conservation-focused attraction

Since becoming a public-private partnership in 2002 the zoo has been transformed, with expanded habitats and a new focus on conservation and education

9th Feb 2021 Animal welfare

Inside the world’s first open water beluga whale sanctuary with the SEA LIFE Trust

James Burleigh and Rob Hicks give an update on the world's first open water beluga sanctuary in Iceland

3rd Feb 2021 Animal welfare

Adapting to crisis and putting the guest first: Zeina Dagher of Emaar Entertainment Group

Blooloop speaks to Zeina Dagher of Emaar Entertainment Group, the company that manages a world-class portfolio of leisure attractions at The Dubai Mall

21st Dec 2020 Attractions management

Digital education at the IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference 2020

The first IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference featured over 25 sessions with insights from industry experts on a variety of topics.

24th Nov 2020 Attractions technology

How Monterey Bay Aquarium is engaging a new audience with Animal Crossing on Twitch

During lockdown, Monterey Bay Aquarium has ventured onto Twitch to engage with new audiences through Animal Crossing and other video game live streams.

19th Nov 2020 Aquariums

Shaun McKeogh: Nine ways to achieve operational excellence

Top insights into how to succeed in the attractions sector

11th Nov 2020 Theme park investment