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Postcards from the Zoo

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Memoir of the author's 25 years in public relations at Taronga Zoo. When she first accepted the job of Public Relations Assistant she confessed she had no interest in animals whatsoever but after three months she became an animal fanatic besotted by nature. Tells of Mary the husband beating Gibbon, the Wandering Albatross who was afraid of heights, and a host of other animal characters. Also includes over 40 photos by photographer Stevens who joined the 'Sydney Morning Herald' in 1963 and specializes in animal photography.

Foreword: My Zoo Opening and Closing Timesp. vii
Apes--Human and Hairyp. 1
Some of my friends are Hornyp. 41
Tales of a Monkey or Twop. 60
Big Cats and Smallp. 74
Dances with Brolgasp. 101
Why Do You Love Koalas?p. 121
85 Years Caring for Wildlifep. 137
Pandamoniump. 163
Elephants I'll Never Forgetp. 178
All Creatures Great and Tallp. 198
Acknowledgmentsp. 222
About the Author and Photographerp. 225
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ISBN: 9780732272395
ISBN-10: 0732272394
Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 240
Published: July 2002
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.4  x 1.9
Weight (kg): 0.414