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Jakarta Aquarium Preview, Showcasing The Coral Triangle
The Jakarta Aquarium, a ‘new generation’ boutique aquarium is the Indonesian capital’s only aquarium. Developed by Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), the country’s leading aquarium and zoo operator, and sited in a mall in the Podomoro City integrated development resort it seeks to showcase the rich marine life of Indonesia’s waters. Thibault Paquin (right), principal of Celebrating Life, the consultant on the project, went along […]
Protecting the Oceans’ Apex Predators – the Shark Trust’s Dynamic Two-Fold Strategy
The Shark Trust Celebrates 20 years in 2017 – and has big plans for the next 10 years and beyond. The Shark Trust is dedicated to safeguarding the future of global shark populations. Paul Cox, Managing Director of the Shark Trust, spoke to Blooloop about his background, the Shark Trust, and the key issues facing […]
April the Giraffe: Animal Adventure Park on Going Viral and Navigating a Media Storm
YouTube viewers have so far racked up over one thousand years watching the live stream of April the Giraffe, waiting for her to give birth to her calf at Animal Adventure Park in New York State. Live streaming from zoos is nothing new. So why has April’s impending motherhood captured the imagination of the public worldwide? […]
Protecting the Magic: Dominic Wigley Talks Safety First at Merlin Entertainments
Dominic Wigley joined Merlin Entertainments in 2014 as Group Health, Safety and Security Director. Less than a year later Merlin suffered their worst accident in the company’s history. The Smiler accident in June 2015 rocked the second largest attractions company in the world, and brought Wigley’s department into the spotlight. Blooloop talked to Wigley about […]
Knowsley Safari's Edward Perry - Connecting Communities to the Natural World
Knowsley Safari, one of the North West’s leading attractions, has been welcoming visitors for over four decades. Edward Perry, Director of Operations at Knowsley since 2012, spoke to Blooloop about the role of safaris in both conservation and the community. And, why the experience is as important as the animals. A Perfect Tonic Perry left school […]
Willows Activity Farm: Making Play Pay with Peter Rabbit Themed Attraction
Willows Activity Farm in St Albans, Hertfordshire upped its game last year with the addition of a £1million Peter Rabbit™ play area designed and installed by Lappset, Europe’s leading designer of playpark and fitness park equipment. Andrew Wolfe, CEO of Willows, spoke to Blooloop about the business, its set-up, running and growth, and about the […]
Tayto Park, Ireland’s Only Theme Park is a Clear, Crisp Winner
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