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Old 10-12-2007, 05:03 AM   #31
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Just off the topic a bit, has anyone been to the Pet Porpoise Pool in Coffs Harbour ?
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Old 10-12-2007, 11:15 AM   #32
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Took our 4,3 & 1 year olds up there early October and couldn't have come away much more impressed. Ok Crocuseum could use more shade, bought it though. I expected either Aussie and underdone or over commercial, but it is a nice balance of both. My wife liked the fact that the handlers actually seemed to be scared of the crocs - respect them as wild not treat them like big pussycats. Liked the fact the food was food not overpriced cardboard, and drinks didn't have lids or straws to protect the animals.

Well cared for, tidy clean and the staff all seemed genuinely happy to be there - nice change.

Outback Spectacular also impressed and for much the same reason, Australia and Australian's at their best. No racism or insult there, just impressed that they never seem to be apologising for not being American or European, etc., just happy welcoming and inclusive Aussies sharing their country and love of it.
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Old 10-12-2007, 02:19 PM   #33
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You dont need a free pass, just go in the back way...

Take no notice of the TIGERS sign they're just big pussycats

Hahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !



I went there about 6 months ago and while on the train heading out to the tigers, we made one of several stops, anyways, this dumb arsed woman in front of me gets off the train on the wrong side because she saw a couple of trainers with a Leopard on a leed and decided she wanted a photo .... just walks up and they alll FREAK ...... they should have let the lead go and teach her a lesson .... !!! Some people are just plain STUPID.


Seems I have 2 mates that work there ... lmao .... one in security and another in Photography ...... lmao.
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Old 10-12-2007, 02:50 PM   #34
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We are holidaying in GC in early January, is the zoo far away from surfers? IE too far for a day trip?
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Old 10-12-2007, 03:00 PM   #35
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We are holidaying in GC in early January, is the zoo far away from surfers? IE too far for a day trip?
Beerwah - Bus took us 2 and a bit hours there and 31/2 hours back, highway stop start from accident. Driving yourself, probably not as bad - DVD helps.
Doable but a big day and use the train it saves time and very hot then.
Still good day trip, take very comfortable walking shoes, hats and freeze some water - GC theme parks sell bottled water, but about $3 a pop x stacks of
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Old 10-12-2007, 03:08 PM   #36
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Just off the topic a bit, has anyone been to the Pet Porpoise Pool in Coffs Harbour ?

Yes went there earlier this year very very good show and a get up close with the animals, they had me standing there with a fish and the dolpin jumped up and took it out of my hand.
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Old 10-12-2007, 10:18 PM   #37
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get the crocodile burger
Bob the Butcher in Beerwah does sell croc meat if you're interested

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Old 10-12-2007, 10:33 PM   #38
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Old 11-12-2007, 12:32 AM   #39
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My wife loves dolphins etc. I 'd say we have been to The Pet Porpoise pool no less than 15 times. She has the pics with the fish in her mouth and the dolphin taking it out etc. Even the walrus thing kissed me on the cheek ( could almost be my twin bro ).

Aust zoo, we might be heading up mid Jan.
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Old 11-12-2007, 01:05 AM   #40
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I'M GOING THERE IN JANUARY . CANT WAIT , NEVER BEEN BEFORE ( sorry caps)
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