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Darling Downs Zoo Qld Toddler befriends lion cubs

Discussion in 'Australia' started by FriendOfTheZoo, 3 Nov 2011.

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  1. FriendOfTheZoo

    FriendOfTheZoo Well-Known Member

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    FriendOfTheZoo, 3 Nov 2011
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  2. Hix

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

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    That's a nice photo Steve!

    :p

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    Hix, 3 Nov 2011
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  3. Steve Robinson

    Steve Robinson Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Thanks Hix.

    We're too far away from the mainstream media here so we have to take our own and submit them. We're getting better at it.

    However, this time the Toowoomba Chronicle came out and took some even better ones which are now up on their website.
     
    Steve Robinson, 4 Nov 2011
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  4. Hix

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

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    I also saw a newsbreak today that had footage (but missed the news bulletin itself). Good publicity (especially just prior to Christmas).

    :p

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    Hix, 4 Nov 2011
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  5. karoocheetah

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    ah maaan that's sweet :O) Lucky young lady
     
    karoocheetah, 4 Nov 2011
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  6. boof

    boof Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    The photo is on the MSN home page. Congratulations Steve. It's great coverage.
     
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  7. zoogiraffe

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    Have seen video footage of it tonight on the BBC's 60 second news,well done Steve on it going global.
     
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  8. Steve Robinson

    Steve Robinson Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Wow - that's a surprise! More by good luck than good management though.

    Thanks zoogiraffe for the news.
     
    Steve Robinson, 4 Nov 2011
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  9. macaw11

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    Congrats Steve. Great photos and publicity for your place.
    Just hoping none of the cubs will be supplied to any circus's- wouldn't look good for an accredited zoo that's for sure.
     
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  10. ZYBen

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    What better publicity to lead up to her birthday too :)
     
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  11. Steve Robinson

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    Thank you Uncle Ben.
     
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  12. zoogiraffe

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    Not a problem I don't normally watch the BBCs 60 second news,I just happened to be channel hopping and happened to see it,so thought I would let you know seeing as I knew you wouldn't be able to see at via the BBC website.Although if you contacted them they may give you a copy given your links to be story.
     
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    PAT Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    I don 't know why but I read this as QLD toddler beheads lion cubs. My brain was just skim reading the thread titles and this one stood out. Anyhoo it's a fun story. Well done :)
     
    PAT, 6 Nov 2011
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    Congrats Steve - very exciting indeed! :)
     
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  15. nanoboy

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    Oh man, that pic is awesome! Great advertisement.

    Your zoo is at the top of my "to visit" list when next I am in Queensland. Please feel free to invite a fellow zoo chatter into your home for a cuppa. :)
    Surely, you don't need council approval for guests in your home to interact with animals that are already in your home? :)
     
    nanoboy, 6 Nov 2011
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  16. Steve Robinson

    Steve Robinson Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Council has no say in it. It is the Queensland government which sets the rules.
     
    Steve Robinson, 6 Nov 2011
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    Council, government, whoever. Two sugars and a photo please. :)
     
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  18. Steve Robinson

    Steve Robinson Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    You want a cuppa AND an encounter AND a visit to our mansion?

    Hope you've won Lotto!
     
    Steve Robinson, 7 Nov 2011
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  19. Hix

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    LOL!

    :p

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  20. nanoboy

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    If it's not too much trouble. :D

    If I win the lotto tomorrow, I might just be able to take the zoo off your hands if it's still for sale. :D
     
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