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David Twamley

Animal enthusiast, Cartoonist, Photographer, Writer

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Elephant

31 Mar 2016

Chester Zoo

by admin | posted in: Zoos | 0

This is definitely one of the United Kingdom’s most popular zoos, opened in 1934. We visited in August 2014, during a stay in Wales (Chester is close to the border with Wales). The elephants were the first animals we came … Continued

aye-aye, babirusa, Elephant, Otter, Rhinoceros, tuatara, United Kingdom
31 Mar 2016

Natural History Museum, Dublin

by admin | posted in: Museums | 1

Based at Merrion Square, Dublin’s Natural History Museum is what I would consider my local museum (along with another, rather less well-known museum) and I have visited on a regular basis since I was very young. Sometimes referred to as “The Dead … Continued

Dublin, Elephant, Fox, Irish wildlife, Natural History, Virtual tour, Whale
31 Mar 2016

Dublin Zoo

by admin | posted in: Camps, Zoos | 2

My hometown zoo, Dublin Zoo, is a very special place as it is one of the oldest zoos in the world, opening all the way back in 1831. I have been a member for many years, and I used to … Continued

Asian forest, Dinosaur, Dublin, Elephant, Gorilla, okapi, Red Panda, Tiger

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Recent Posts

  • Retour á Paris: Diables de Tasmanie, Dinosaures et Plus
  • Adventures in London: From Dinosaurs to Curious Creatures
  • Wild Days in Donegal (Part 2)
  • Andrewsarchus – A Most Mysterious Mammal
  • Lost and Found in Belfast Zoo – a simple 2D animation

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