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Old 02-06-2008
The last of the tigons, Asta, has passed over.
Zoo mourns the death of last tigon - Local News - News - General - The Canberra Times
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he was a lovely cat, although I know some would beg to differ.
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What's gonna use thier exhibit now?
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Old 03-06-2008
They talk about the possibility of extending their involvement in tigers.
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The National Zoo at Canberra (despite its rather grandiose title) is not all that large, but it does have, to me anyway, very good big cat enclosures. It was a great home for Asta and Tangier who were born, I believe, on Ashton's Circus (?)

While I certainly don't endorse the production of hybrids, these were impressive animals, and it's sad to see them gone.
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The zoo recently acquired a huge block of land, the land behind the cheetah enclosure so is set to grow. including massive lion enclosure for bachelor pride.
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Old 04-06-2008
what else is uo for canberra, were they not given a 100ha parcal by the canberra govt? (is that just the federal govt, or does canberra have a 'state govt, or should i say territory govt)

There where plans for large bbear enclousres, as well as a massive savannah.
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yeah, not sure Zoo_Boy, I've only heard what you've said.
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The zoo recently acquired a huge block of land, the land behind the cheetah enclosure so is set to grow. including massive lion enclosure for bachelor pride.
Think of the NZA and then times it by 5 and you'll have how big it will eventually be.

and i'd rather see the Hummer and Katanga the two giraffe brothers get some action in what will be a huge bachelor pad! Cause at the moment, it's spring time, and they really need girlfriends. Although a bigger pride of lions wouldn't be half bad either.
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Stick the lions in with Hummer and Katanga and they'll get some action alright!
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Stick the lions in with Hummer and Katanga and they'll get some action alright!
(Just kidding!)
haha that could be interesting :P
 

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