The season for State and Territory tourism award announcements has concluded for this year. A number of zoos and wildlife parks achieved a "gong", with five Golds in total. All Gold winners will now compete for the National awards which will be announced in Launceston early March. Results are: Major Tourism Attraction Gold - Qld: Australia Zoo Gold - SA: Adelaide Zoo Silver - NSW: Featherdale Wildlife Park Tourism Attraction Gold - Vic: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Bronze - Tas: Seahorse World Bronze - Vic: Ballarat Wildlife Park Ecotourism Gold - Vic: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Highly Commended - NSW: Port Macquarie Koala Hospital Unique Accommodation Gold - ACT: Jamala Wildlife Lodge (National Zoo & Aquarium) Congratulations to everybody involved.
