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The Atlantis Aquaventure in Dubai, UAE, has unveiled its latest new addition to its water
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
The chain of 19 islands forever associated with Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species will soon
A new pump room and filtration system designed to enhance an existing sea lion habitat
Construction has begun on a new sea lion and seal habitat at Columbus Zoo in
Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Georgia Aquarium – once the largest aquarium in the world – has revealed it’s planning a
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
SeaWorld’s push for fun and meaningful experiences is continuing, with the debut of Wave Breaker:
SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with
Utica Zoo in Utica, New York, has unveiled its multi-million dollar masterplan, designed to transform
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby did not anticipate having to put an end to orca captivity
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
SeaWorld’s first attraction outside of North America will be its first not to include killer
The Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires has taken control of the city’s controversial zoo, announcing
An economic impact study has put a price on the value of the Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium is readying its brand new US$40m (€36m, £28.7m) sea lion exhibit, marking the
Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has been chosen by the City of Valencia in Spain to run
Struggling SeaWorld is looking to reconnect with a disillusioned audience by launching a new advertising
The Parks Aspro Group, Rain Forest and Vancouver Aquarium are all vying for management of
A massive aquarium is at the centre of plans for Casablanca, Morocco, to lure in
A proposed US$52m (€37.3m, £30.6m) aquarium and water park in Ohio is looking for a
The Zoos and Aquariums Association (AZA) has announced its honours and award winners for conservation,
Image: The exhibit is home to a variety of species The Smithsonian Institution has opened
Image: More than £40m has been spent on the project London's former Hippodrome Theatre is
Image: The new underwater tunnel at Sea Lion Sound A new US$18m (EUR14.4m, £11.5m) experience
Louisville Zoo in Kentucky, US, has announced the official opening of its new polar and
The latest phase of Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run exhibit is set to open on 26
Woburn Safari Park has strongly rejected allegations that animals at the Bedfordshire attraction are kept
Louisville Zoo in Kentucky, US, has opened the fourth phase of its new Glacier Run
Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California is to build a new US$10.5m sea lion exhibit. The
The Oceanarium at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, US, reopened to the public on 23 May,
West Midland Safari Park (WMSP) has opened a new £1m outdoor arena and sea lion
The New York Aquarium is to open a new 4D attraction this weekend. The new
Sea World on the Gold Coast in Australia has launched Ray Reef, an interactive educational
Siam Park, an Oriental-themed waterpark, in Tenerife, Spain, is now open. The waterpark, owned by
The owners of animal park and aquarium, Loro Parque in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, will
Warner Bros. Movie World Experience the magic and excitement of a world where everyone’s a
Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, California, will introduce its new interactive Ocean Discovery attraction
Australia’s Sydney Aquarium has opened its A$2.25m Seal Sanctuary in time for the spring school
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Sea lion news

The Atlantis Aquaventure in Dubai, UAE, has unveiled its latest new addition to its water
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
The chain of 19 islands forever associated with Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species will soon
A new pump room and filtration system designed to enhance an existing sea lion habitat
Construction has begun on a new sea lion and seal habitat at Columbus Zoo in
Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Georgia Aquarium – once the largest aquarium in the world – has revealed it’s planning a
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
SeaWorld’s push for fun and meaningful experiences is continuing, with the debut of Wave Breaker:
SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with
Utica Zoo in Utica, New York, has unveiled its multi-million dollar masterplan, designed to transform
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby did not anticipate having to put an end to orca captivity
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
SeaWorld’s first attraction outside of North America will be its first not to include killer
The Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires has taken control of the city’s controversial zoo, announcing
An economic impact study has put a price on the value of the Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium is readying its brand new US$40m (€36m, £28.7m) sea lion exhibit, marking the
Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has been chosen by the City of Valencia in Spain to run
Struggling SeaWorld is looking to reconnect with a disillusioned audience by launching a new advertising
The Parks Aspro Group, Rain Forest and Vancouver Aquarium are all vying for management of
A massive aquarium is at the centre of plans for Casablanca, Morocco, to lure in
A proposed US$52m (€37.3m, £30.6m) aquarium and water park in Ohio is looking for a
The Zoos and Aquariums Association (AZA) has announced its honours and award winners for conservation,
Image: The exhibit is home to a variety of species The Smithsonian Institution has opened
Image: More than £40m has been spent on the project London's former Hippodrome Theatre is
Image: The new underwater tunnel at Sea Lion Sound A new US$18m (EUR14.4m, £11.5m) experience
Louisville Zoo in Kentucky, US, has announced the official opening of its new polar and
The latest phase of Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run exhibit is set to open on 26
Woburn Safari Park has strongly rejected allegations that animals at the Bedfordshire attraction are kept
Louisville Zoo in Kentucky, US, has opened the fourth phase of its new Glacier Run
Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California is to build a new US$10.5m sea lion exhibit. The
The Oceanarium at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, US, reopened to the public on 23 May,
West Midland Safari Park (WMSP) has opened a new £1m outdoor arena and sea lion
The New York Aquarium is to open a new 4D attraction this weekend. The new
Sea World on the Gold Coast in Australia has launched Ray Reef, an interactive educational
Siam Park, an Oriental-themed waterpark, in Tenerife, Spain, is now open. The waterpark, owned by
The owners of animal park and aquarium, Loro Parque in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, will
Warner Bros. Movie World Experience the magic and excitement of a world where everyone’s a
Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, California, will introduce its new interactive Ocean Discovery attraction
Australia’s Sydney Aquarium has opened its A$2.25m Seal Sanctuary in time for the spring school
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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
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
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
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