http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/ The latest news from Australia Zoo. www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/ en http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=529 Caption: Bindi Irwin, the 10-year-old daughter of famous crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, bonds in the sea at Strandfontein with a mechanical whale during the filming of the movie Free Willy: South Africa. Her father died after a stingray's tail pierced his heart in 2006 and Bindi carried on in his footsteps, launching her own wildlife series Bindi: The Jungle Girl. Bindi, who also had time to enjoy ... Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=529 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=528 AUSTRALIA'S favourite environmental export, the Irwin family, paid a private visit to East Coast Natureworld last week. ... Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=528 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=527   When the Eugene native Terri Irwin, widow of famed "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin signed and agreement with the Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute (MMI) and its director, Bruce Mate, to fund two humpback whale research ventures, she enhanced a program already actively involved in whale research. Located at Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport, the Institute oper ... Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=527 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=526 Congratulations! What was the highlight of 2008 for you? When we went to Alaska to do whale research on Humpback Whales. We're working with Oregon State University to prove to the international Whaling Commission that non-lethal research can be done on these magnificent creatures. What does 2009 hold for you?2009 is going to be a beaut, bonza year. I am very excited because I have a filming proj ... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=526 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=525 The smallest Irwin celebrated his fifth birthday yesterday with thousands of onlookers singing happy birthday the Crocodile Hunter's son.Many people around the world know Robert as "Baby Bob" but the charismatic youngster is certainly no bub any more.Robert Irwin was joined by his mother, Terri, and sister, Bindi, 10, at Australia Zoo Crocoseum on the Sunshine Coast to celebrate his ... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=525 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=524 The new $5 million Australian Wildlife Hospital-next door to Australia Zoo- opened yesterday on Steve Irwin Day.The State-of-the-art veterinary facility fulfils Steve’s dream to provide the ultimate in humanitarian aid for thousands of native animals injured by human activity.Loss of habitat, road accidents, domestic pet attacks, fire and disease bring over 5000 animals to the hospital each ... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=524 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=521 If there was any doubt about who inspired the new Australian Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo, a quote in the foyer makes it crystal clear."She was the greatest wildlife rehabilitator in the world, a true pioneer. She was my legend and in my heart she will live forever."The Crocodile Hunter's words about his late mother Lyn were unveiled during a packed opening ceremony at the ... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=521 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=522 The Australia Zoo team has continued its outstanding success at the Queensland Tourism Awards, taking the major tourist attraction title for the second year running.The win, announced at a gala dinner in Brisbane on Friday night, was one of three for the Sunshine Coast.John Atkin - owner of the award-winning property The Falls, at Montville - took out the Marie Watson-Blake Award for ... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=522 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=520 With a father who is regarded as the greatest boxer of all time, it's fair to say Khaliah Ali comes from tough stock.But she is an undeniable softie when it comes to animals.Her eyes welled with tears yesterday as she described what she had seen at the new Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo."I can't even pick (a favourite), it's impossible," she said."You want to say the ... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=520 http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=519 Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending some times at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve, thanks to an invitation from head ranger Barry Lyons.I had not been to the Reserve before, though obviously I had heard a lot about the property and was keen to visit and see what was there.I headed north to Stones Crossing, where the drive itself was interesting and fun.My mate Glen Peisley from Napranum ... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.australiazoo.com.au/about-us/in-the-news/index.php?news=519