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Central Coast Zoo is Opening This Summer

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The pride of six lions arrived in late September. Image supplied

A brand-new attraction is set to open on the Central Coast this summer – a zoo packed with animals from all over the world.

In the biggest opening our region has seen in recent times, Central Coast Zoo will feature everything from big cats to cheeky meerkats.

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The team have been teasing the arrivals of many species to the zoo on their Facebook page. And this is who they’ve welcomed so far:

Family of meerkats
Marmosets
Capybara
African serval
Black-Capped Capuchin Monkeys
African grey parrots
Red-tailed boa restrictor

But perhaps the most exciting is the arrival of a pride of six lions that arrived in late September.

“The Central Coast Zoo is excited to announce we are now home to a family pride of African Lions” they shared on Facebook. “We have been very busy during the past few months creating a beautiful retirement home for the last six performing African Lions in Australia from the Stardust Circus due to the COVID-19 pandemic closures.”

Where is Central Coast Zoo?

The zoo is found in Wyong Creek, about a ten-minute drive from Wyong and a 90-minute drive from Sydney.

It is on the same grounds as the Amazement Farm and Fun Park, spanning over two kilometres in total.

There’s plenty of space for parking and lots of green grassy areas for picnics.

New zoo in NSW — Marmosets have already arrived.

Central Coast Zoo Coming in Summer 2021

What Can you Do at Central Coast Zoo?

Much like the Australia Reptile Park, the zoo will host live talks throughout the day with meet and greets with many of the animals.

There will also be educational programs to assist in teaching adults and children about wildlife husbandry, wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability.

When Will the Zoo Open?

Sadly, the zoo was set to open at the tail-end of winter but due to the NSW lockdown, opening has been pushed back. It’s currently set to open in early summer.

New zoo nsw — Dr Katie has over two decades experience.

Other Important Information

Wildlife conservation is at the heart of this new zoo, with a Zoo Veterinarian called Dr Katie currently ensuring the animals that arrive on-site have the best care and appropriate nutritional, behavioural, environmental and veterinary health.

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