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Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by GorillaBoy, 25 May 2009.

  1. GorillaBoy

    GorillaBoy Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    On my birthday 3rd june i get to go and be a keeper for the day with head keeper lorna wanless so i get to get really close and feed them.
     
  2. James27

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    Where and what with? :p
     
  3. Zooplantman

    Zooplantman Well-Known Member

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    Sounds great! But if you are gorilla boy going to work with a gorilla keeper, isn't there a risk you'll never be allowed to come home? :D
     
  4. foz

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    i hope you enjoy your experience gorilla-boy
     
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    I believe Lorna Wanless is the head of the gorilla section at Howletts. Is that right GorillaBoy?
     
  6. James27

    James27 Well-Known Member

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    If so then I might have to kill gorilla-boy and take his place :p
    Lucky person, I've done some work with chimps but they were like stroppy teenagers, forever screaming for attention. Can't help but feel gorillas would be nicer.
     
  7. zooman

    zooman Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    And then l knock you off :p

    Will check into this!

    We pay$$ Donate$$ To Howlettes. We then get to work beside lorna wanless for a day. What a dream come true.

    Good for you GorillaBoy enjoy and take photos!!!!!!!!
     
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  8. zooman

    zooman Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    195 pound. Keeper for a day.

    You are a very lucky guy gorillaboy.

    That is like $400 Australian dollars.
     
  9. Cat-Man

    Cat-Man Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    zooman this £ is the pound sign
     
  10. CZJimmy

    CZJimmy Well-Known Member

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    An australian keyboard may not have a sterling sign on it however...
     
  11. dragon(ele)nerd

    dragon(ele)nerd Well-Known Member

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    sounds awesome! you are lucky. Happy birthday btw 8 days in advance. [I'll be away the whole of next week anyway]
     
  12. Kadija

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    I wish you a wonderful and unforgettable experience, GorillaBoy! :D
     
  13. zooman

    zooman Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Well gollllie thx catman

    ;)
     
  14. taun

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    That’s about average for the UK. May have to look into this for when I visit relatives again :D.
     
  15. GorillaBoy

    GorillaBoy Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    thanks guys for these very nice messages and yes i will be doing it with keeper lorna wanless!
     
  16. zooman

    zooman Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    A detailed review would be great and pictures???
     
  17. GorillaBoy

    GorillaBoy Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    dont worry i will be taking loads of pictures be sure to check this forum on the day after
     
  18. redpanda

    redpanda Well-Known Member

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    Have an awesome time! We went to Howletts on Easter Day and the Aspinall family were on top of the cage giving the gorillas easter eggs, how I was jealous (of both the people and the gorillas ;))!