It is known for its unique wildlife and biodiversity, attracting thousands of visitors from across the world each year. But the top end’s wildlife park has found a new way to grow sustainable tourism, and it is getting a lot of young fans.
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00:00A haven to creatures of all sizes and shapes, now the Telfry Wildlife Park is welcoming
00:10something new.
00:11We're really excited those trains replace diesel trains so they power by lithium battery
00:18and they come with new features that will improve the customer experience coming here.
00:24Visitors able to experience the park's attraction in a more eco-friendly way.
00:29Thanks to these new electric trains introduced with the aim of reducing the park's carbon
00:35footprint while offering quieter and smoother rides.
00:39I think being greener and clean will be a more sustainable approach to running attractions.
00:46Park manager Rob Hall believes the changes will foster conservation and promote growing
00:52the tourism industry.
00:54Certainly a step forward in the right direction for our visitors and attracting visitors.
00:58Organisers believe that these new electric trains is a step towards a brand new future
01:03that allows locals and tourists alike to see wildlife, innovation and beauty at every turn.
01:09They are saying if you never never know, you'll never never go.
01:15With this early test run, some honest punters gave out their reviews.
01:20I find them really amazing, they were really nice and cool and they weren't as loud as
01:27the older train.
01:29If they come to see the new trains, I reckon it will be a great experience for them.
01:34For some, the trains did not make the list of highlights.
01:38I'm excited to see the pelicans again.
01:41Out with the old and bringing in the new, the Teltra's tourism sector steaming ahead
01:47towards a cleaner future.