Australian Zoos - Campaign video

Australian Zoos: Revealing a Life Behind Bars

In this 2026 investigation, Farm Transparency Project investigators documented the lives of animals in captivity at five zoos, aquariums and animal spectacles across Australia.

We found animals living sad, lonely lives, deprived of the stimulation they need to thrive. We also uncovered the deception behind zoos claims that they play a crucial role in the conservation of native species.

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Published Mon 13 April 2026
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Created 2026
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Duration 1m 16s
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Farm Transparency Project
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Country Australia
Locations (5)
Gorge Wildlife Park, Cudlee Creek, South Australia, Australia
Darling Downs Zoo, Pilton, Queensland, Australia
Melbourne Zoo, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Sea World, Main Beach, Queensland, Australia