The Sydney Traveler

Taronga Zoo’s newest exhibit, Great Southern Oceans, opened its doors today.
The multimillion dollar enclosure is home to 56 aquatic Australian animals including three types of seals, sea lions, two breeds of penguins, and pelicans. Care has been taken to recreate the creatures’ natural habitat.
But they’re not the only ones who’ll be comfortable. Guests can enjoy observing the animals from seats in the enclosure’s 950-seat theatre. The glass-fronted enclosure allows visitors to watch these animals’ movements above and below the water.
“We try to give a better perspective to people of the wild Australian animals of our coastline,” zoo spokesman Mark Williams …read more

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To celebrate the release of the new kid’s flick Surf’s Up, Sydney Aquarium’s penguins will ride their own waves these school holidays.
Just like Cody Maverick, these fairy penguins love to surf. The swell in their wave pool mimics their natural environment. Just like they would in the wild, these penguins enjoy diving through the waves, and it’s very cute to watch!
Every child who visits the penguins before October 15 will receive a free Surf’s Up activity book. They can also have their face painted like a fairy penguin!
The penguins are the stars these holidays, but don’t forget to visit the …read more

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