The $16 million revamp of one of Taronga Zoo\u2019s most popular native animal enclosures is one step closer with the NSW Government giving the project the green light, paving the way for a conservation and visitation boost.
\nMinister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said significant upgrade works to the Australia Precinct would include; a canopy walk from which to view koalas, extensions to the kangaroo and wallaby \u201cwalkthrough experience\u201d, underwater viewing of platypus and improvements to the nocturnal exhibition.
\n\u201cTaronga Zoo is one of Australia\u2019s most iconic tourist destinations and this revamp will place greater emphasis on some of our nation\u2019s most iconic animals,\u201d Mr Stokes said.
\n\u201cThis development will inject $16 million into the State\u2019s economy and create more than 800 construction jobs while helping to make Taronga Zoo a more attractive tourist destination.\u201d
\nMinister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean said Taronga Zoo has been an important part of Sydney Harbour\u2019s landscape and NSW\u2019s critical conservation work since 1916.
\n\u201cThe Australia Precinct at Taronga is home to some of our Aussie icons including the koala, platypus and bilby,\u201d Mr Kean said.
\n\u201cThe project will see new life breathed into parts of the precinct that are more than 30 years old, improving the visitor experience and encouraging more people to get out and learn about the conservation of our iconic Aussie animals.\u201d
\nMember for North Shore Felicity Wilson said the zoo is one of the most popular public spaces in NSW and this funding is great news for the local community and visitors alike.
\n\u201cOur community is so proud to have Taronga Zoo in our local area and a revitalised Australia Precinct means greater focus on giving visitors the opportunity to interact with animals that are unique to Australia,\u201d Ms Wilson said.
\nWorks on the precinct upgrade are set to kick-off in the coming months, with the project expected to be completed by 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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