Monday, October 31, 2011

To Robert Perry



Mr. Woodcock, I would like to contact Mr Perry, to help verify the arrival of one of my elephants that I believe is approximately 60 years of age. Her name is Arna. She was formerly with the Stardust circus. I'm sure he will know of her. Any help would be appreciated. I hope you and your family are in good health. Thanks in advance. Regards Glenn SullivanSenior keeper, Elephants Taronga Western Plains zoo Dubbo, NSW Australia, 2830




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8 comments:

Chic Silber said...

Is this an extension facility of

the fantastic hillside Taronga Zoo

across the harbor from Circular

Quay in Sydney which is my very

favorite zoo worldwide

I'm guessing that Dubbo is in a

more rural part of NSW

Anonymous said...

Western Plains zoo was opened in 1977 as an open range zoo,the first of its kind in Australia.It is the sister zoo to Taronga governed under the same board.Visitors can ride pushbikes,walk or drive around the 800 acre property.Animals are exhibite in acreage in comparison to a metropolitan zoo.The zoo currently has 4 elephants,all female.One African and three Asian in their formative years.
Cheers
Glenn

Chic Silber said...

Thanks Glenn

How far from Sydney is Dubbo

The Lone Pine Sanctuary in South

Queensland is another sprawling

facility that is also a terrific

place to wander among the many

indigenous inhabitants

Looking forward to getting back

down under some day

Anonymous said...

It's about 5 hours as the crow flies west.

Glenn

Chic Silber said...

Well Glenn what if the crow is

walking & rolling a flat tire

Anonymous said...

This crow has been caught without fuel on an occasion in the middle of the night.Then had to suck it through a garden hose to siphon it from a helpful hand.Back in the day before electric/digital fuel gauges.That put another hour or so on the trip.Not had the flat,touch wood.
Glenn

Chic Silber said...

I would enjoy meeting you Glenn

either here or there as you seem

to be a fun fellow (I am too)

Anonymous said...

If you ever make it to Oz,then give me an email.
beastmaster1969@live.com.au
Cheers
Glenn