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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by black-star, 12 Jul 2007.

  1. black-star

    black-star Well-Known Member

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    Location:
    Belgium
    Hi,

    I follow this site for quite some time, because i love animals.
    My favourites are the Okapi's and Elephants.

    My home Zoo is Rotterdam Zoo.

    If there are questions, please ask......
     
  2. bongorob

    bongorob Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Hi black-star. Welcome to the forum.

    When I was around 6 or 7 my infant teacher showed the class a Noah's Ark type poster. She knew all the animals expect for those beginning with 'o'. They were okapis and I told her so. She had never heard of them and was so impressed with my knowledge she arranged for the headmaster to give me a special prize.

    I've liked Okapis ever since.
     
  3. MARK

    MARK Well-Known Member

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    Hi Blackstar, Welcome, maybe you can keep us updated on any zoo news in your country.
     
  4. Writhedhornbill

    Writhedhornbill Well-Known Member

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    Hi Blackstar. I hope you enjoy your time on the forum.

    Do you have a favourite elephant at your zoo? Mine is Sundara at Chester, as I've seen her since she was about a week old.
     
  5. Rookeyper

    Rookeyper Well-Known Member

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    Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
    I visited your zoo in 2003 while attending the International Zookeepers conference at Avifauna. (I'm a zookeeper in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the US). It was a very rainy day, but I thoroughly enjoyed the okapis--gorgeous animals. All in all a pleasant visit!