tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post1296361966181746658..comments2023-11-04T02:36:30.385+11:00Comments on Thru my Sydney Eye: Taronga Zoo 1916Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00647929951322724618noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-51372552000436323062011-08-23T22:36:41.127+10:002011-08-23T22:36:41.127+10:00Thank heavens for the changes in most Zoo's an...Thank heavens for the changes in most Zoo's animal environments, they were so very depressing and not appealing to visit. This is a fantastic entrance to the Sydney Zoo, Aimee and I went last year when we were in Sydney. So interesting to read the history of the Zoo Julie, thanks.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-76003411365305779372011-08-23T19:52:55.521+10:002011-08-23T19:52:55.521+10:00I like old buildings with the paint picking out th...I like old buildings with the paint picking out the designs like has been done here.<br /><br />When I was a kid there used to be caged monkeys in the botanic gardens in Brisbane. We loved them. I remember riding the elephant at Melbourne zoo.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-68860384907745756982011-08-23T19:18:34.766+10:002011-08-23T19:18:34.766+10:00I too have memories of bears and big cats in concr...I too have memories of bears and big cats in concrete pits pacing endlessly from wall to wall or rocking back and forth clearly disturbed. I am so pleased that the modern zoo is more considerate of the animals well being.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03284847853657086710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-57274065970290608732011-08-23T17:12:41.099+10:002011-08-23T17:12:41.099+10:00I haven't been since they have improved the en...I haven't been since they have improved the enclosures. The gates are impressive.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-16481169359625102332011-08-23T15:19:16.983+10:002011-08-23T15:19:16.983+10:00Marvellous building. Marvellous shot.Marvellous building. Marvellous shot.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361781616939928650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-23890783691432088722011-08-23T11:37:40.644+10:002011-08-23T11:37:40.644+10:00Did they ferry the animals or walk them. Hah! Acro...Did they ferry the animals or walk them. Hah! Across the water? They were animals, not Whitlams.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-27275564745740785572011-08-23T11:35:50.636+10:002011-08-23T11:35:50.636+10:00Jeesh! Whada question!!
Mmm ... Okay ... have sea...Jeesh! Whada question!!<br /><br />Mmm ... Okay ... have searched the Sydney Dictionary, the Tarong website and the Centennial Parklands site. I am looking for a place called Billy Goat Swamp. But thus far zilch ... <br /><br />My guess is they were trucked across in ... trucks.<br /><br />So now I have to tramp that field that abutts Sydney Girls High on Anzace Pde looking for plaques. But they only had a coupla hundred animals. Did find out though that SGH moved to the old zoo site FROM the current DJs Elizabeth St site in the early 1920s. You needed to know this, of course ...<br /><br />Yeah ... trucks ... shipped slowly in trucks ...Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-47405137720380055462011-08-23T10:53:52.270+10:002011-08-23T10:53:52.270+10:00The first shot is amazing, it looks so fresh. When...The first shot is amazing, it looks so fresh. When they moved across the harbour did they ferry the animals or walk them?Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00228604486090869506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-40355229610801527202011-08-23T09:30:40.334+10:002011-08-23T09:30:40.334+10:00I remember the concrete pits as well and I vaguely...I remember the concrete pits as well and I vaguely remember an elephant ride (must have been very young). I think they've kept some (empty of course) to show what it used to be like. So much better these days.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03182743312553270315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-9027965553623149582011-08-23T08:38:05.582+10:002011-08-23T08:38:05.582+10:00So many beautiful details on the building(s).
Than...So many beautiful details on the building(s).<br />Thanks for sharing!Gunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11025645899081000493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-50425993148887990542011-08-23T08:08:10.012+10:002011-08-23T08:08:10.012+10:00I couldn't believe the architecture at the Syd...I couldn't believe the architecture at the Sydney Zoo when my young brother and I visited there many years ago. It is probably unique in zoodom.<br />-- KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-5939468590794795392011-08-23T07:47:17.255+10:002011-08-23T07:47:17.255+10:00Yep, I remember the tortoises. They are still ther...Yep, I remember the tortoises. They are still there lumbering away. Probably the same old codgers. I last paid to go into the zoo in Dec 2010 with my son.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-87440114510582279212011-08-23T07:31:28.460+10:002011-08-23T07:31:28.460+10:00It's certainly well maintained and makes for a...It's certainly well maintained and makes for an impressive entrance - I quite like the architecture and detailing!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-81698310278978507842011-08-23T07:18:33.952+10:002011-08-23T07:18:33.952+10:00I think the front gate has had a coat of paint sin...I think the front gate has had a coat of paint since I was last there. I remember as a child all the concrete cages and pits.<br />One particular memory is being put on the back of a Galapagos turtle for a ride as a small child.<br />Things have certainly changed for the best.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03671691808322770184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-57656229836389138992011-08-23T03:20:03.441+10:002011-08-23T03:20:03.441+10:00What a beautiful building entering the Zoological ...What a beautiful building entering the Zoological Park. And your photos are brilliant as always, Julie. Greetings from JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-46167703558262484422011-08-23T02:12:58.744+10:002011-08-23T02:12:58.744+10:00It is a wonderful example of lovely architecture. ...It is a wonderful example of lovely architecture. I like your points of view, and the clarity of the lighting.Doug Hickokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939086717539293768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-54033490597451744122011-08-23T00:42:55.556+10:002011-08-23T00:42:55.556+10:00Such a beautiful zoo building.
Cassy from Best ...Such a beautiful zoo building.<br /><br /><br /><br />Cassy from <a href="http://electricguitaronlinelessons.com/online-guitar-lessons-driven-quality-depth-instructions-customized-programs" rel="nofollow">Best Online Guitar Lessons</a>Cassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396895242753252428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-60521612601526637872011-08-23T00:42:39.731+10:002011-08-23T00:42:39.731+10:00Very wondelful building. The green ornament is tru...Very wondelful building. The green ornament is truly beautifu,orvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1917748826116414599.post-26166233839817712432011-08-23T00:31:48.715+10:002011-08-23T00:31:48.715+10:00A most beautiful building for a zoo. Our is so sad...A most beautiful building for a zoo. Our is so sad, I've only taken photos there once.<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.com