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This year we will be posting the history of zoo's around Australia. This will include the good, the bad and the ugly side of Animals in captivity and an open unbiased look into where we went wrong, what we learnt and where we are now excelling in conservation and breeding programs. Today we start off with Moore Park Zoological Gardens (Sydney, NSW) Operated:  1884–1916 Overview:  Sydney’s first public zoo , also known as the Moore Park Zoo, was established on a site known as

From jaguars and tigers to sharks in private aquariums, unusual pets often make headlines—especially when owned by the ultra-wealthy. Mike Tyson – Pet tigersThe boxing legend famously kept Bengal tigers at his home in the 1990s. Justin Bieber – Pet capuchin monkeyGifted a monkey named Mally while on tour (later rehomed). Salvador Dalí – Pet ocelotThe surrealist artist was often photographed walking his ocelot, Babou, through Paris. Paris Hilton – Pet kinkajouAn exotic rainfor

⚠️ Paralysis Tick Season Has Started Early in NSW ​ Emergency hospitals are already reporting cases of tick paralysis earlier than usual this year. Paralysis ticks are extremely dangerous and can be fatal to both dogs and cats. Symptoms to watch for include: 🐾 Dogs – weakness or wobbliness in the back legs, vomiting/retching, change in bark, difficulty breathing.🐾 Cats – loss of coordination, trouble breathing, change in voice, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing. ​ Preventi

Today we pause for the animals — the quiet companions, the loyal friends, and the voiceless lives that depend entirely on us. International Animal Rights Day reminds us that every animal feels fear, pain, love and comfort, and every one of them deserves kindness and protection. As a veterinary team, we see their courage every day. We see the trust in their eyes and feel the responsibility in our hearts. This day is a promise to speak up for those who cannot, to care gently, a

Today we celebrate one of nature’s most wonderfully odd creatures — the anteater! With their long snouts, sticky tongues, and total lack of teeth, anteaters prove you don’t need fancy equipment to enjoy a good meal… just dedication (and about 35,000 ants a day). These quirky insect specialists are like the vacuum cleaners of the animal kingdom — quietly hoovering up ants and termites while looking stylish in their built-in fur coats. Anteaters don’t just eat insects; they inh

As we pause this Remembrance Day to honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who served, we also take a moment to remember the countless animals who stood beside them. Horses, donkeys, camels and mules carried soldiers and supplies through harsh conditions. Dogs served as messengers, sentries, and companions. Pigeons carried vital communications across enemy lines, and even cats played their part keeping ships and camps free from vermin. These animals endured unimaginable ha