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The attractions industry has lost one of its personalities with the passing of Lord Bath,
Aggieland Safari Adventure Zoo and Safari Park in Bryan, Texas, is the subject of a
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Chester Zoo has had plans approved to build an extensive African savannah habitat adjacent to
The Namibian government is looking to auction at least a thousand wild animals from its
A brand new area being proposed by Chester Zoo in Cheshire, UK, will feature overnight
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new zoo and safari park is set to open in Texas, US, next month,
Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated
A transformation process at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia, US, is on course to open in
A giant statue of Jeff Goldblum has become an overnight sensation, after appearing in a
Paultons Park in Hampshire, UK, has opened a new zone at its Peppa Pig World
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Plans for an open-range zoo near Perth, Australia, have been scrapped after the new Labor
Global architecture firm Foster + Partners have been appointed to redevelop London Zoo’s famous Snowdon
Utica Zoo in Utica, New York, has unveiled its multi-million dollar masterplan, designed to transform
Since opening its US$57m (€51.5m, £43.7m) African Adventure, California’s Fresno Chaffee Zoo has experienced a
North Korea’s government has unveiled a new nature museum and a complete redesign of its
Pakistan’s Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has completed a feasibility study for the RS4.3bn (US$41.1m,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has launched its brand new US$73m (€65.4m, £49.9m)
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens has unveiled plans to build a US$25m (€22.1m, £17.1m)
Google and Los Angeles Zoo have teamed up for a marketing stunt which allows animals
Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam is home to some 750 species of animals, including zebras,
Following a US$25m (€21.5m, £16.4m) renovation of its aquarium earlier this year, Toledo Zoo has
Twycross Zoo, which sits on the border of Leicestershire and Warwickshire in the UK, has
Australia’s Canberra National Zoo & Aquarium is about to launch a unique new hotel offering,
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina, US is about to undergo a massive US$25m (€18.6m,
Philadelphia Zoo has opened a trail for its big cats, allowing them to leave their
A US$70m (€50.5m, £41.6m) full immersion outdoor habitat project has been announced by Omaha’s Henry
Chessington World of Adventures Resort has banned animal print clothing because it is confusing the
One of Tesco’s largest stores has unveiled a new shopping and leisure destination in Watford
Polin is expanding the waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort and Spa in Turkey.
Retail giant Tesco has acquired restaurant group Giraffe in a £48.8m deal, which will see
The Aspinall Foundation's wild animal parks – Howletts, near Canterbury and Port Lympne, near Ashford
The first inhabitants of Chessington World of Adventures' new themed land, ZUFARI: Ride into Africa,
Construction work has begun on the new Safari Africa zone at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
New research from accounting firm BDO has forecast a "significant increase" in merger and acquisition
Giraffe has unveiled a new cafe concept, with an interior designed to appeal to the
Universal Studios Singapore is to finally open its water ride based on the popular Madagascar
Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling has introduced a new viewing platform for the 2011
Houston Zoo in Texas, US, has opened its new African Forest exhibit. The US$40m, 6.5-acre
12,300
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Giraffe news

The attractions industry has lost one of its personalities with the passing of Lord Bath,
Aggieland Safari Adventure Zoo and Safari Park in Bryan, Texas, is the subject of a
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Chester Zoo has had plans approved to build an extensive African savannah habitat adjacent to
The Namibian government is looking to auction at least a thousand wild animals from its
A brand new area being proposed by Chester Zoo in Cheshire, UK, will feature overnight
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new zoo and safari park is set to open in Texas, US, next month,
Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated
A transformation process at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia, US, is on course to open in
A giant statue of Jeff Goldblum has become an overnight sensation, after appearing in a
Paultons Park in Hampshire, UK, has opened a new zone at its Peppa Pig World
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Plans for an open-range zoo near Perth, Australia, have been scrapped after the new Labor
Global architecture firm Foster + Partners have been appointed to redevelop London Zoo’s famous Snowdon
Utica Zoo in Utica, New York, has unveiled its multi-million dollar masterplan, designed to transform
Since opening its US$57m (€51.5m, £43.7m) African Adventure, California’s Fresno Chaffee Zoo has experienced a
North Korea’s government has unveiled a new nature museum and a complete redesign of its
Pakistan’s Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has completed a feasibility study for the RS4.3bn (US$41.1m,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has launched its brand new US$73m (€65.4m, £49.9m)
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens has unveiled plans to build a US$25m (€22.1m, £17.1m)
Google and Los Angeles Zoo have teamed up for a marketing stunt which allows animals
Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam is home to some 750 species of animals, including zebras,
Following a US$25m (€21.5m, £16.4m) renovation of its aquarium earlier this year, Toledo Zoo has
Twycross Zoo, which sits on the border of Leicestershire and Warwickshire in the UK, has
Australia’s Canberra National Zoo & Aquarium is about to launch a unique new hotel offering,
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina, US is about to undergo a massive US$25m (€18.6m,
Philadelphia Zoo has opened a trail for its big cats, allowing them to leave their
A US$70m (€50.5m, £41.6m) full immersion outdoor habitat project has been announced by Omaha’s Henry
Chessington World of Adventures Resort has banned animal print clothing because it is confusing the
One of Tesco’s largest stores has unveiled a new shopping and leisure destination in Watford
Polin is expanding the waterpark at The Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort and Spa in Turkey.
Retail giant Tesco has acquired restaurant group Giraffe in a £48.8m deal, which will see
The Aspinall Foundation's wild animal parks – Howletts, near Canterbury and Port Lympne, near Ashford
The first inhabitants of Chessington World of Adventures' new themed land, ZUFARI: Ride into Africa,
Construction work has begun on the new Safari Africa zone at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
New research from accounting firm BDO has forecast a "significant increase" in merger and acquisition
Giraffe has unveiled a new cafe concept, with an interior designed to appeal to the
Universal Studios Singapore is to finally open its water ride based on the popular Madagascar
Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling has introduced a new viewing platform for the 2011
Houston Zoo in Texas, US, has opened its new African Forest exhibit. The US$40m, 6.5-acre
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
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Fitness tracking platform
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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