 With a lot of work from the staff, and support from the city and from other zoos around Australia, the zoo was able to re-open its doors on 9 September 2000, just over seven weeks after the fire.2007 - A main attraction to the park, Eric the Crocodile passes away.He is replaced by Elvis, a 4.5 metre male saltwater crocodile

2008 - Park Director, John Weigel, is awarded Member of the Order of Australia for his contribution to Australian Tourism and the production of snake and spider antivenoms.