Sydney Wildlife World
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Sydney Wildlife World is a zoo in the city of Sydney, Australia officially opened in September 2006. It is located on the shores of Darling Harbour and is attached to Sydney Aquarium.
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[edit] History
In May 2002, Sydney Aquarium Pty Ltd announced plans to expand the existing aquarium site, in order to incorporate a zoological garden. Following this announcement, Sydney Aquarium Pty Ltd changed its name to Sydney Attractions Group. Construction was begun in November 2004 on the site, and was completed in August 2006. It is now the major competitor to Sydney's famed Taronga Zoo.
[edit] Design
The Sydney Wildlife World is unusual for a zoo in that it is entirely enclosed and air-conditioned. The AUD$45 million development features a one-kilometre walkway which snakes through 7000 square metres of enclosures.[1] The enclosure features around 6000 native animals.[2]
[edit] Exhibits
- Butterflies - Flutter Bys
- Invertebrates - Spineless Wonders
- Reptiles - Scales and Tails
- Flight Canyon - Walking on Air
- Nocturnal After Dark
- Semi-Arid Grasslands - Red Heart
- Rainforest - Lush Canopy
- Wallaby Cliffs - High and Dry
- Koala Sanctuary - Gum Tree Gully
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Zoo • Public aquarium • Aviary • Menagerie • Tourist attraction
List of zoos • List of aquaria • List of zoo associations
Animals in captivity • Environmental enrichment • Endangered species • Conservation biology • Biodiversity • Endangered species • Extinction • Ex-situ conservation • In-situ conservation • Wildlife conservation • Zoology
