Parramatta Zoo (Parramatta Park, NSW)
The original Parramatta Zoo (formally known as the Parramatta Zoological Gardens) operated in the south-eastern corner of Parramatta Park from 1934 to 1951 . Parramatta History and Heritage History of the Zoo Origins (Early 1800s – 1900s): Before the formal zoo, Elizabeth Macquarie (wife of Governor Macquarie) established a small menagerie and a Deer Park in the grounds of Old Government House in the early 1800s. Formal Opening (1934): After years of lobbying by local gr
Beaumaris / Hobart Zoo (Hobart, Tasmania)
Operated: 1895–1937 Overview: Founded by Mary Grant Roberts, it was Tasmania’s first formal zoo and featured a mix of native and exotic animals. Major Historical Event: Most famous as the place where the last known thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) was filmed and died in captivity in 1936 . This event is memorialised in Australia’s National Threatened Species Day . Closure: The zoo struggled financially and closed in 1937. Conservation Impact None in modern sense — it represent
The History Of Australian Zoo's
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
Unusual Pets of the Famous
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
Warning as Tick Season Has Already Begun
⚠️ 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
International Animal Rights Day: A Veterinary Perspective on Compassion and Responsibility
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
