CREATURE COMFORTS

When it came to getting the animal inhabitants of Taronga Zoo Sydney’s just-opened Wildlife Retreat accustomed to their impressive new surroundings, some took to it a little quicker than others. For several it was a months-long process involving a laudable level of dedication from their keepers, and a move from their regular enclosures to The Sanctuary, a purpose-built area that’s open only to Retreat guests. (Before the 62-room eco-lodge opened to the public, staff spent time doing things such as rolling suitcases down the paths and building up the animals’ exposure to new lights and sounds.) But amid