Animal Welfare
The health and wellbeing of the animals in our care is of the utmost priority at Paradise Country and we have a strong reputation for caring for native and exotic animals. We apply the highest professional standards to the conservation, management and breeding of animals in our care, to environmental education, research and global conservation.
Accreditation
ZAA Accreditation
The ZAA Accreditation Program is an assessment of a zoo or aquarium’s commitment and achievements towards positive animal welfare. It requires ZAA member zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks and sanctuaries to think deeply about the welfare of the animals in their care and strive for continuous improvement.
Five Domains Model
Zoos and aquariums are assessed using the progressive and science-based Five Domains Model which was developed by Professor David Mellor, an internationally-recognised animal welfare expert and Founder of the Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre during his time at Massey University.
Animal-Centred Approach
This approach champions welfare from the animal’s perspective and it underpins all that we do at Paradise Country. The Five Domains Model is a science-based structure for assessing animal welfare, which recognises that animals can experience feelings, ranging from negative to positive.
ZAA Accreditation
The ZAA Accreditation Program is an assessment of a zoo or aquarium’s commitment and achievements towards positive animal welfare. It requires ZAA member zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks and sanctuaries to think deeply about the welfare of the animals in their care and strive for continuous improvement.
Five Domains Model
Zoos and aquariums are assessed using the progressive and science-based Five Domains Model which was developed by Professor David Mellor, an internationally-recognised animal welfare expert and Founder of the Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre during his time at Massey University.
Animal-Centred Approach
This approach champions welfare from the animal’s perspective and it underpins all that we do at Paradise Country. The Five Domains Model is a science-based structure for assessing animal welfare, which recognises that animals can experience feelings, ranging from negative to positive.
Five Domains Model
1. Nutrition
Ensuring the animals are all well hydrated and have access to a balanced and engaging diet.
2. Environment
Understanding the environmental needs of each animal that influence their natural sensory responses, to provide a habitat where they can feel at home.
3. Health
Supporting animals’ physical health, through regular check-ups and veterinary care, to ensure they are healthy and can engage in a range of positive experiences.
4. Behaviour
Providing opportunities for animals to engage in natural behaviours, self-generated actions and purposeful activities, like play, courtship and foraging.
5. Mental
Understanding, based on the assessment of the other four domains, the various emotions and sensations that make up the mental state of each animal.
Animal Care Team
Paradise Country has a dedicated Animal Care team, consisting of professionally trained curators, zoologists and wildlife carers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and science graduates.
All the animals at Paradise Country are cared for in a professional and respectful manner with their health and wellbeing the highest priority. In addition to this, Paradise Country has a Veterinary Centre on-site where our team maintain the health of resident animals at the park.
Animal Care Team
Paradise Country has a dedicated Animal Care team, consisting of professionally trained curators, zoologists and wildlife carers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and science graduates.
All the animals at Paradise Country are cared for in a professional and respectful manner with their health and wellbeing the highest priority. In addition to this, Paradise Country has a Veterinary Centre on-site where our team maintain the health of resident animals at the park.
Animal Care Team
Paradise Country has a dedicated Animal Care team, consisting of professionally trained curators, zoologists and wildlife carers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and science graduates.
All the animals at Paradise Country are cared for in a professional and respectful manner with their health and wellbeing the highest priority. In addition to this, Paradise Country has a Veterinary Centre on-site where our team maintain the health of resident animals at the park.
Animal Care Team
Paradise Country has a dedicated Animal Care team, consisting of professionally trained curators, zoologists and wildlife carers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and science graduates.
All the animals at Paradise Country are cared for in a professional and respectful manner with their health and wellbeing the highest priority. In addition to this, Paradise Country has a Veterinary Centre on-site where our team maintain the health of resident animals at the park.
Exhibits
At Paradise Country, our exhibits are thoughtfully designed with the animals’ comfort and wellbeing in mind, replicating natural environments as closely as possible.
Our animals have the freedom to play, rest, explore, and seek shelter in spaces that encourage natural behaviours and promote wellbeing.
What We Do
Paradise Country’s Save a Mate conservation campaign helps preserve Australia’s unique and wonderful wildlife.
Established in 2015 by Village Roadshow Theme Parks, the campaigns aims to assist conservation projects that have well established success and a proven reputation for species conservation.
Our mission is three tier, to provide support and funding through conservation projects, to educate and inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists, and to contribute funds to important research projects.
What We Do
Paradise Country’s Save a Mate conservation campaign helps preserve Australia’s unique and wonderful wildlife.
Established in 2015 by Village Roadshow Theme Parks, the campaigns aims to assist conservation projects that have well established success and a proven reputation for species conservation.
Our mission is three tier, to provide support and funding through conservation projects, to educate and inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists, and to contribute funds to important research projects.
What We Do
Paradise Country’s Save a Mate conservation campaign helps preserve Australia’s unique and wonderful wildlife.
Established in 2015 by Village Roadshow Theme Parks, the campaigns aims to assist conservation projects that have well established success and a proven reputation for species conservation.
Our mission is three tier, to provide support and funding through conservation projects, to educate and inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists, and to contribute funds to important research projects.
What We Do
Paradise Country’s Save a Mate conservation campaign helps preserve Australia’s unique and wonderful wildlife.
Established in 2015 by Village Roadshow Theme Parks, the campaigns aims to assist conservation projects that have well established success and a proven reputation for species conservation.
Our mission is three tier, to provide support and funding through conservation projects, to educate and inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists, and to contribute funds to important research projects.
