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Taronga Zoo Taronga Zoo photos from 1976

Discussion in 'Australia' started by Simon Hampel, 30 Dec 2011.

  1. Simon Hampel

    Simon Hampel Administrator Staff Member 20+ year member

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    I've been scanning some of my parents old slides and came across a set from our trip to Sydney in December 1976 (I was 3 years old).

    I've uploaded some photos to the gallery - Taronga Zoo Gallery
     
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  2. Ara

    Ara Well-Known Member

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    Very enjoyable photos, Sim'.
    The one of the giraffe enclosure is of interest to me because I have an old pic taken about 3 years later, and by then the high wall had been removed ( or at least lowered considerably.) It was originally thought necessary to protect the giraffes from the cold southerly winds.
     
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  3. Hix

    Hix Wildlife Enthusiast and Lover of Islands 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Some nice memories there Sim! The deer, zebra and pygmy hippo were in concrete pens where the Chimp Park and Waterhole now stand.

    :p

    Hix
     
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  4. Simon Hampel

    Simon Hampel Administrator Staff Member 20+ year member

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    Thanks guys - was an interesting find amongst the photos.

    I think I also have some photos of Adelaide Zoo from around the same era - will upload them when I manage to track them down.

    About 2,500 slides scanned so far (has taken me 2 years to get to this point!), another 500 to go I estimate :eek:
     
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