Meerkats

Strathalbyn/Monarto Zoo (16-18 November)

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November 20th 2008
We planned to stay in Strathalbyn for just one or two nights, but ended up staying three with a day to relax plus a day trip to Monarto Safari Park. The latter was a great day. The highlight for Alex was the Giraffe feeding; for Thomas it was the Meerkats; for Mark it was getting up close and personal with the White Rhino, which included patting it; whi ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more