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The wait is over for the world’s best wooden roller coaster

18 June will finally see the premiere of Kolmården’s latest addition – the Wildfire roller coaster. With a free fall angle of 83 degrees, a top speed of 113 km/h and three inversions, it will be a world first. June marks the premiere of Kolmården’s unique new roller coaster. Wildfire will be the fastest and the second-highest wooden roller coaster in the whole of Europe. With these features, plus the corkscrew loops, known as inversions, and the location in Kolmården’s unique environment, experts and enthusiasts have high hopes that this could be one of the best of its kind in the

EAZA and SDF Press Statement - Ölands Djurpark

The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the Swedish Association of Zoos and Aquaria (SDF) are aware of recent allegations made in the Swedish media regarding Ölands Djurpark and have undertaken a joint screening of the institution on 10-11 Dec 2012. The screening team, consisting of a senior zoo professional from an EAZA member of good standing, a coordinator from the EAZA Executive Office, and representatives of SDF, assessed Ölands Djurpark according to the standards of both associations. The screening team will compile a report of their findings. The screening team

EAZA Press Statement

Parken Zoo, Eskilstuna and Olands Djurpark, Farjestaden.25 October 2012 EAZA member zoos and aquariums are bound to abide by codes and standards including the EAZA Code of Practice, the EAZA Code of Ethics and the EAZA Minimum Standards for the Accommodation and Care of Animals. New members of EAZA undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to approval of their membership, and existing members are screened on a cyclical basis to ensure these standards are maintained. EAZA takes any allegations of misconduct of its members seriously, and if a member institution is deemed to have

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