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Irwin's Zoo Buys 52 Square Miles for Wildlife
14 Oct
Summary
- Australia Zoo acquired 33,000 acres to protect rare habitats.
- The land is a haven for endangered woma pythons and vulnerable koalas.
- This conservation effort protects vital semi-arid ecosystems.
Australia Zoo has expanded its conservation land holdings with a significant purchase of 33,000 acres in St George, Queensland. This land adjoins the existing Mourachan conservation property, managed by the zoo and Wildlife Warriors. Together, they now protect 117,174 acres, preserving one of Australia's rarest habitat types and continuing the conservation work initiated by Steve Irwin.
The property is a critical sanctuary for several threatened species. It provides a home for the endangered Queensland subspecies of the woma python and the vulnerable yakka skink. Additionally, it represents the westernmost habitat for koalas, which are also listed as vulnerable. The land's protection is vital for these species and several endangered ecosystems.
This initiative is part of a larger conservation commitment by Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors, who collectively manage over 450,000 acres across Queensland. Other significant sites include the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve and Ironbark Station, both dedicated to habitat restoration and species protection.
