Supporting Australia's Exhibiting Zoos and Aquariums Program

Overview

The Australian Government is providing $139.6 million for the Supporting Australia’s Exhibiting Zoos and Aquariums Program (the Program). The Program will provide assistance to eligible exhibiting zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks to help sustain these important tourism attractions at a time when tourism turnover has been impacted by travel restrictions and social distancing measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19. The objective of the Program is to assist eligible exhibiting zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks to maintain their animal populations by assisting with animal welfare costs such as feed, enclosure, health and other specialised care and utilities directly related to the housing and caring for animals.