A wildlife sanctuary just minutes from the new Western Sydney Airport is sounding the alarm: planes could be disrupting—or even endangering—its exotic and native animals. Home to tigers, lions, red pandas, and Przewalski horses, Zambi Wildlife Retreat is a haven for creatures already displaced, many of them endangered and highly sensitive to noise. Despite official claims of minimal environmental impact, sanctuary staff have witnessed firsthand how even military jets can trigger panic, with animals breaking fences or fleeing at night. Experts warn that Australia lacks data on aircraft noise’s effects on local wildlife like koalas, but global studies show it can drain energy and disrupt survival behaviors. While the government highlights economic gains from the airport, conservationists stress this is a long-term crisis as flight traffic grows—and they’re scrambling to protect the sanctuary’s mission: giving these animals a quiet, safe retirement.
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