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Hopkins Architects-designed wildlife sanctuary and visitor centre completed in Sharjah, UAE
by Tom Walker | 27 Apr 2021
Work has been completed on the Khor Kalba Turtle and Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Commissioned by Sharjah’s Environmental Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) and situated on Kalba Creek, one of the most sensitive and biodiverse nature reserves in the Gulf, the complex comprises a cluster of rounded building forms, creating a sanctuary for rehabilitating turtles and nurturing endangered birds. Designed by Hopkins Architects, the sanctuary will also
Bill Bensley-designed Cambodian glamping resort will protect wild ecosystems
by Luke Cloherty | 31 Jul 2018
The eagerly awaited Bill Bensley glamping resort, Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild, which is set deep within the wilderness of Cambodia’s South Cardamom National Park, will open on 1 November 2018. The resort will offer 14 one-bedroom luxury tents – all sized at 100sq m (1,076sq ft) – and one two-bedroom luxury tent – sized at 140sqm (1,507sq ft). The tents have been designed to evoke Bensley’s vision of
New York Aquarium celebrates launch of US$158m shark exhibit six years on from Sandy devastation
by Tom Anstey | 29 Jun 2018
The New York Aquarium is celebrating the launch of its US$158m (€135.6m, £120.2m) shark-themed expansion, with the new addition opening on Coney Island's iconic boardwalk tomorrow (30 June). Covering 57,500sq ft (5,300sq m) and set over three floors, Ocean Wonders: Sharks! features nine galleries, which aim to drive awareness of the importance of sharks to the health of the world’s oceans; educate visitors about the severe threats sharks face; and
Toronto Zoo opens new Wildlife Health Centre
by Tom Anstey | 28 Jun 2017
Toronto Zoo is about to open its CA$18m (US$13.6m, €12.1m, £10.7m) Wildlife Health Centre – a brand new high-tech zoo hospital and laboratory with visitor facilities for the public. The zoo held an official opening ceremony for the 50,000sq ft (4,645sq m) centre on 26 June, with the facility opening to the public on Saturday (1 July). Once open, visitors will be able to access a public viewing area, which
Singapore’s S$1bn nature heritage precinct takes first steps
by Alice Davis | 19 Jan 2017
The Mandai nature and wildlife park planned for an area near Singapore Zoo has kicked off the development phase with a “ground-seeding ceremony” and revealed fresh details about the project. Developer Mandai Park Holdings (MPH) says the S$1bn (US$703m, €657m, £570m) project will include a bird park, a rainforest park, an indoor attraction and eco-accommodation. Aside from these attractions, there will be plenty of public park and landscaped spaces with
Bristol Zoo reveals £70m wildlife park plan
by Pete Hayman | 17 Jul 2008
Plans have been announced to build a new £70m world wildlife reserve in Bristol, south-west England. The proposed 55-hectare National Wildlife Conservation Park (NWCP) will be situated on the outskirts of the city, and is scheduled to open in 2012 providing the "first conservation-led visitor attraction of its kind in the UK." Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is behind the plans, hopes to "establish a more influential position in the global
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