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Taronga's great southern Oceans

this is the 'seal habitat' pool wich is directaly behind the theater. it has vewing from this level and then further down through port holes

Taronga's great southern Oceans
torie, 6 Apr 2008
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    • Hix
      Sydney Aquarium doesn't have seals anymore - they have dugongs.
    • Coquinguy
      true, they had seals when taronga opened GSO though
    • zebra finch
      I visited Taronga zoo last Monday. I was hoping to see the Fiordland penguin. However I was very disappointed that he was moulting and concealed. I went to Seaworld the previous week and saw moulting King and Gentoo penguins.
      I also was disappointed that I didn't see any Australian sea lions or sub Antartic fur seals or information about the threat posed by global warming and overfishing. According to the zoo website there was a comprehensive display about these and research into animals on Macquarie island. I only saw a few brief clips about leopard seals (which are in no danger of extinction) and how deep cetaceans dived. I also saw on the website a thing about a virtual tour about what you can do to stop global warming and overfishing with a 'best fish guide' handout. I saw none of the sort and was VERY disappointed especially for the $44 entrance fee.
      I was also very angry about the fact there was no parent or teacher control for a bunch of school children and toddlers screaming and misbehaving.
      More penguin species would be a good idea. How about some Royal penguins from Macquarie island? or Great White Sharks?
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