Thursday, 23 May 2013

Mosman, Taronga Zoo

The upper entrance to Taronga Zoo, in the north shore suburb of Mosman. Sydney's original zoo was established in 1800 on seven acres of land at Billy Goat Swamp in Moore Park. By the beginning of the 20th century, the Zoo had outgrown its site and plans were made to exchange the land to Aston Park at Mosman. Taronga Zoo was officially opened on 7 October, 1916. Taronga is an Aboriginal word meaning beautiful view.
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10 comments:

  1. NonnieThursday, 23 May 2013 at 07:38:00 GMT+10

    my goodness, this is a magnificent, stately and beautiful building! what a grand entrance to a zoo.

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  2. RedPatThursday, 23 May 2013 at 07:39:00 GMT+10

    Fabulous building!

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  3. DianneThursday, 23 May 2013 at 08:06:00 GMT+10

    A great entrance Jim and it only gets better once you step inside.

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  4. LesleyThursday, 23 May 2013 at 08:16:00 GMT+10

    This isn't your average zoo entrance!

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  5. AnonymousThursday, 23 May 2013 at 09:58:00 GMT+10

    the entrance is so elegant.

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  6. UnknownThursday, 23 May 2013 at 15:44:00 GMT+10

    wow, an impressive entrance for a zoo!



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  7. Tanya BreeseThursday, 23 May 2013 at 20:56:00 GMT+10

    wow, i've never seen a zoo like this before! beautiful!

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  8. PatThursday, 23 May 2013 at 23:01:00 GMT+10

    That's quite an entrance for a zoo! Very beautiful!

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  9. UnknownSaturday, 25 May 2013 at 04:49:00 GMT+10

    That's a beautiful photo highlighting the architecture of the building against the cloudless sky. Thank you for sharing it along with the historical facts at our party Jim.
    Have a nice weekend,
    BiTi
    http://www.pret-a-vivre.com/2013/05/ready-to-waltz-its-party-time_23.html

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  10. DorothyMonday, 27 May 2013 at 16:37:00 GMT+10

    I never would have guessed that is the entrance to a zoo!

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