Conservation
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Putri, a 7-year-old Sumatran Tiger, receives veterinarian care before her safe relocation to a new habitat where she can thrive and be part of the continued regeneration of the species. This check-up is required by the Government of Indonesia to ensure the tiger's health prior to relocation.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
As Taronga Zoo’s Behavioural Biologist, you will manage the daily operation of the Behavioural Studies Unit including keeper requests; site wide enrichment programs; volunteer training, needs and responsibilities; as well as undertake project based research.
Reporting to the Manager, Research and Conservation, this key role will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive enrichment program and a targeted behavioural research program that helps us better understand and conserve wildlife. You will need to be a creative and innovative thinker who works well in a team and has a passion for animal welfare and conservation.
Location: Taronga Zoo, Mosman, Sydney, NSW.
Salary: Clerk grade 6.
Applications close: 5pm Monday 18 July, 2011.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Giving up her career and moving to Africa to become a field guide was an undeniably life-changing decision for 31 year-old Daniela, who one day hopes to catch illegal wildlife poachers.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Costa Georgiadis travelled to Tara in Central Queensland to discover how devastating so called 'green' coal seam gas mining can be on the natural environment.
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Senator Bob Brown, Australian Greens Leader and Bush Heritage Australia founder, gives his iconic Tasmanian property to conservation.
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
A motivated professional is needed to work in consultation with internal and external stakeholders to manage key recreation related activities. The successful applicant will coordinate key activities associated with recreation on DEC estate, assisting in the evaluation, review and development of recreation related policy. The role includes coordinating the development of the DEC’s motorised off-road vehicle guidelines and assisting in the implementation of the Adventure Activity Standards into DEC policy.
Location: Kensington, WA.
Salary: Level 4, $62,959 - $66,538 pa, PSGA + Super
Applications close: Midday, 4 February 2011.
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Thursday, 13 January 2011
Swimming with majestic whale sharks in the Philippines is not only a breathtaking experience, it's a positive contribution to the future of a species and a community.
June to September 2012
Murraguldrie Station is coordinating a droving adventure that focuses on highlighting rural Australia's stock route history and conservation of the bush corridors that our stock routes have protected. This is a journey across southern NSW that aims to connect community to the land, with indigenous custodians of the land and to promote sustainable food production. All ages and levels of riding experience are encouraged to express their interest to Arthur Webb at murraguldriestation@gmail.com.
Where: Southern NSW.
When: June to September, 2012.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Follow some of the world’s eminent marine scientists as they embark on an ambitious mission to identify and tag Canadian blue whales as they migrate to a spot known as the Costa Rica Dome.
18 - 20 November
From Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, families are invited on a camping weekend at North Head near Manly, Sydney, to help protect bandicoots through the ‘Bandicoots on the Brink’ project. Activities include spotlighting and trapping bandicoots at night, setting and collecting cameras and cat lures, and looking at video footage of the secret night-time activities of bandicoots.
Where: North Head Sanctuary, Manly, Sydney NSW.
When: 18 - 20 November, 2011.
Cost: $195 for adults and $155 for children between 10-17 years old.
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