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Jungle Island turns video conferencing into a wild experience

Jungle Island turns video conferencing into a wild experience

Apr 21, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Jungle Island turns video conferencing into a wild experience

100% sales will go back to feeding, enriching and caring for Jungle Island’s animal family.
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San Diego Zoo Global starts critical needs campaign for care of Zoo and Safari Park animals and plants

San Diego Zoo Global starts critical needs campaign for care of Zoo and Safari Park animals and plants

Apr 19, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on San Diego Zoo Global starts critical needs campaign for care of Zoo and Safari Park animals and plants

Donations made to San Diego Zoo Global during the critical needs campaign will go to offset ongoing operational costs
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Attraction closures and re-openings

Attraction closures and re-openings

Apr 08, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, Live Shows and Spectacles, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World Expos, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Attraction closures and re-openings

The first two territories to shut down attractions are now reopening their theme parks and museums, less than two months after closure.
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Thoughts on Experience Design in the age of COVID

Thoughts on Experience Design in the age of COVID

Mar 30, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, Live Shows and Spectacles, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, Uncategorized, Water Parks, World Expos, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Thoughts on Experience Design in the age of COVID

What is an immersive environment going to look like now?
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AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums contribute $24 billion to US economy

AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums contribute $24 billion to US economy

Nov 27, 2019 Attractions, Business, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums contribute $24 billion to US economy

The 215 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums in the U.S. serve more than 183 million annual visitors and support over 212,000 jobs
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IAAPA 2019 Chair David Rosenberg: The aqua-man

IAAPA 2019 Chair David Rosenberg: The aqua-man

Nov 14, 2019 #80 - IAAPA 2019, 2019, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, Museums, People, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on IAAPA 2019 Chair David Rosenberg: The aqua-man

Rosenberg serves as the 2019 Chair of the IAAPA Board of Directors, the first representative from the zoo and aquarium community to hold the position.
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31 zoos and aquariums receive AZA accreditation

31 zoos and aquariums receive AZA accreditation

Sep 19, 2019 Asia, Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on 31 zoos and aquariums receive AZA accreditation

The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous on-site multiple-day inspection
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay granted American Humane Seal for positive treatment of animals

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay granted American Humane Seal for positive treatment of animals

Dec 12, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Busch Gardens Tampa Bay granted American Humane Seal for positive treatment of animals

For added rigor, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's compliance with the American Humane Conservation standards was verified through an independent audit.
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WhiteWater unveils new look reflecting commitment to “create places where fun thrives”

WhiteWater unveils new look reflecting commitment to “create places where fun thrives”

Nov 11, 2018 Attractions, Business, News, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on WhiteWater unveils new look reflecting commitment to “create places where fun thrives”

As with its product portfolio, WhiteWater strives to stay ahead and consequently, it's updated its identity to better express what makes WhiteWater different—what makes it the right choice.
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Audubon expands Washed Ashore sculptures at zoo and aquarium

Audubon expands Washed Ashore sculptures at zoo and aquarium

Oct 17, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Audubon expands Washed Ashore sculptures at zoo and aquarium

The exhibit is designed to educate a global audience about the threat that plastic pollution poses for the ecosystems of the world’s oceans and waterways.
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