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Discussion in 'Australia' started by MARK, 15 Jul 2010.

  1. MARK

    MARK Well-Known Member

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    Unsure about that one Boof
     
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    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    according to [ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_former_Sea_World_attractions]List of former Sea World attractions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame] the Penguin Encounter covers the areas formerly occupied by Sea World Aquarium and Shark Attack (the latter was the replacement for the dugong exhibit when they moved to Sydney)
    also this:
    I'm assuming those localities will make sense to people who have been there :)
     
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    The exhibit looks great with all the ice and the underwater viewing also looks like it is very good.
     
  5. MARK

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    I believe all the Penguins came from Kellys Tarltons Underwater World in NZ.

    Their website says they have around 80 Penguins which appear to be breeding well
     
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    Hix Wildlife Enthusiast and Lover of Islands 15+ year member Premium Member

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    If i remember correctly, the Aquarium and Shark Attack were just inside and to the left of the main entrance. It was closed when I was there in June for renovations. Now I know what for.

    :p

    Hix
     
  7. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    I just had a look at the map on their website and its labelled down in the bottom left corner (so left of the main entrance), although I swear it wasn't there when I looked yesterday
     
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    Thanks. I was wondering what was happening to the theatre tank. I remember going there years ago and you would sit in a movie theatre and watch a short doco about sharks and then the screen would open up and there was a massive window with groupers and grey nurses.