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1/ 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 22,1983 Section Two Bowmanville Zoo - Where You Can Talk to the Animals By Peter Parrott Surrounded by 1,100 furry and feathered friends at the Bowmanville Zoo, most visitors cannot help but feel a little like the famous Dr. Doolittle Doolittle who talked to the animals. The denizens of the Bowmanville Zoo are not likely to engage in casual conversation conversation with the thousands of visitors who pass through their home each year. But many of the animals are friendly enough to pet; all of them give visitors a better understanding of the animal kingdom. The baby animals which have been born at the zoo this spring are one of the major attractions these days. At last count, the zoo had five fawns, four camels, one baby zebra and a baby yak. More babies are expected soon, says A1 Connell, one of the partners in the operation of the largest private zoo in Ontario. A1 Connell explains that most of the animals born in Bowmanville will eventually be sold to other zoos and private collections. The U.S. is one of the major buyers of these animals and stock from Bowmanville has an excellent reputation for both high quality and gentle dispositions. dispositions. Mr. Connell explains that prices for zoo animals can go as high as *15,000 for the two- humped Bactrian camel. A single-hump camel is worth about half that amount. Speaking of camels, one of the most famous residents of the Bowmanville Zoo is Portland. She is well over 20 years old and was Peter O'Toole's camel in the movie Lawrence of Arabia. She may also have been in commercials commercials for Camel cigarettes. Today, she lives in retirement with her daughter, Jane. There is also a grandson, grandson, named Friday, who Entertainers working at the Bowmanville Zoo his trick pony, while Alicia puts her fan-tailed this summer are Alicia Austin and Scott Taylor, pigeons through their paces. They put on a show Scott, who is a former circus clown, -performs with three times a day for visitors to the zoo. Young fawn rests in a comer of a pen where it has been carefully hidden by its mother. . * / 1 "V ' ** j _ -V. v i V" v :HV ■ • > i. . .<>v ; • • àMainrrvî • u./ ' 1- .. Vz • ...X ?.. ,V>0- ' X arrived on Good Friday of this year. Portland was acquired by the Bowmanville Zoo when the stock of a bankrupt movie studio was sold. A pair of saurus cranes are also part of the Bowmanville Zoo collection, In addition to being a member of an endangered endangered species, one of the cranes starred in the movie Dr. Doolittle. This particular animal also has an interesting medical history. The long-legged bird was afflicted with arthritis, but his condition improved when copper bands were placed around his legs. Mr. Connell suggests that the cure hasn't entirely stopped the arthritis, but it certainly made the ailing bird much better. For those of us who are not zoologists, some zoo specimens may be unfamiliar. For example, there are two capybaras which are large rodents with webbed feet. They come from South America and can be best described as giant, swimming guinea pigs. Two Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs are the only pair on display in Canada. A family of gibbons monkeys consisting of a mother, father, and baby is another attraction. The loan of gibbonses from the Bowmanville Bowmanville Zoo to other collections has helped to keep this endangered endangered species alive. A new feature at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Zoo this year is a trained animal show which runs three times daily throughout the summer. The show consists of Scott Taylor with his trained pony and Alicia Austin with her fantailed fantailed pigeons. Any trip to the zoo should include a look at this act. With its baby animals, its rare species, and its new attractions, the Bowmanville Zoo is a good place to spend a summer day. And the tame llamas, deer, goats, and other small animals are always popular with the kids. Unlike Dr. Doolittle, you won't hear the animals talk to you. But if you could, they probably bid you a warm welcome. Baby animals are one of the biggest attractions at the Bowmanville Zoo this time of the year. Here, some of the Zoo's young visitors get acquainted Letter to Editor distinguish between Clarke and Darlington I would have to add on - formerly Darlington Darlington Township. Asked them about when applying for driver's license, I was told just put Darlington Township. So like I said before, who needs it? Kick it right out and give us back our proper identities. with a newborn zebra. In addition, Ontariois largest private zoo also has numerous other zoo babies including a baby yak, young camels, and fawns. Dear Editor: I think this thing of "Town of " is dumb. Who needs it? Today, I decided I would find out what I should put on any legal papers as to what our exact location is. 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Eat a good breakfast, and start with The Star. ★ For morning, home delivery call 728-4161 THE TORONTO STAR ■tmwmm T TWnT mu i ■ i Bowmanville Zoo are of an important part of the collection. These young ithered friends are also swans were born this spring.