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Gosford Zoo
Zoos, or zoological gardens, exist in many forms all over the world. The first zoo showing wild animals from exotic locations to the public was opened in London Zoo, in 1828.
Zoo now often incorporate landscape immersion, where the animals' natural environment is recreated in their enclosures.
Modern zoos range from safari parks, where visitors drive through vast areas, seeing animals in the open range, to petting or childrens' zoos, where children can hold or stroke domestic and farm animals. Zoos also include aquariums, animal sanctuaries, animal theme parks, bird parks and reptile parks, and there are even butterfly zoos.
Zoo visits are fun, entertaining and educational, so wherever you are, visit your local zoo.
Zoo in Gosford, New South Wales , Australia
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Australian Reptile Park
The Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, Gosford, New South Wales, Australia is an award winning hands on zoo with excellent animal interaction and exciting wildlife shows. Come for a fun family day out and meet Elvis the crankiest crocodile in the whole of Australia, meet some cuddle Aussie animals, see reptiles up close, venomous snake and web spider milkings, walk with Hugo the giant tortoise and so much more. They have an on-site cafe, picnic areas and free gas BBQ's, and there's a gift shop. The Australian Reptile Park hosts tours and activities for everyone, young and old including behind the scenes tours and a look at the endangered Tasmanian devil, and for corporate events they will bring the reptiles on the road to you. This is also the ideal venue for unique hands-on events with exclusive reptile shows and more and quality caterers and bar staff along with high customer service ensure your event a success.
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Best Western Gosford Motor Inn2015-05-25
Located in Gosford, New South Wales, New South Wales , Australia
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Gosford Golf Club2015-05-25
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