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Onyx the Black Flying FoxOnyx was initially admitted to the Australian Wildlife Hospital on 27 October - he had been found on the

ground in Caboolture and was rescued by a wildlife carer. Our vets found that he had swelling over thebridge of his nose and superficial grazes to his right nostril. He was also slightly dehydrated, but thiswas quickly overcome once he was given oral fluids.Onyx came back to the Hospital this week for a re-check and a fracture on phalange 1 (a finger-likebone) was found. Fortunately the fracture is only slightly displaced so there was no need to repair it.Onyx will stay with his experienced bat carer until he is ready to go to bat kindergarten - then, if allgoes well, he will be released into a colony.The Black Flying Fox is the largest species of flying-fox in Australia. Interestingly, they can beat theirwings up to 120 times per minute, can fly at 35-40 kilometres per hour and may travel over 50 kilome-tres from their camp to a feeding area. They often share their camps with other flying-fox species.Call the Australian Wildlife Hospital on 1300 369 652 for all wildlife emergencies.

My name is Sally Hecke and I visited the zoo today with my parents, husband and two small children. After the 11.00am Crocodileshow (and after eating lunch which was excellent by the way) my family and I were looking at some lizards by the Koala enclosurewhen Terri and another male staff member walked by. Just right next to us, she picked up some rubbish off the ground and put it inthe bin. My family and I were so starstruck we just stood there like stunned mullets and didnt say anything and I have been kickingmyself ever since that moment that we didnt say hi or get a photo with her or anything.

We thought her Croc show was fantastic and really funny

I wanted to tell her that my sons just LOVE Bindis Jungle Girl show on ABC as well as their favourite Wiggles DVD is

the one with Steve and herself and Bindi (when she was young) My son was even singing the crocodile hunger, SteveIrwin song in the car on the way to the zoo.

Even though it rained on and off today, we had a great day and we just love how the animals are so looked after andwell cared for.Thank you so much, and keep up the good work at the zoo, its an amazing place!

Thank you for your hard work and support in the lead up to and on Steve Irwin Day 2008.We pulled off a sensational day thanks to everyone's commitment and hard work.Patrons had a sensational day and for that you should all feel so very proud.The Marketing team would really like to thank everyone involved in the day - you helped us pull off an awesome day.We would also like to individually thank everyone who assisted with bump in right through to bump out. You should all feel so proudof everything you achieved. Concierge, Keepers, Retail, Customer Service, HR, Entertainment.... we could go on but we'd be here

for hours. You all know who you are and we honestly couldn't have pulled it off without the team work from the entire zoo.We would like to thank every department involved who assisted and supported the Marketing team. We really did keep the dreamalive and that is all thanks to each and every one of you involved.THANK YOU! You made a difference!!!!! Natalie, Emma, Wayne, Amanda and all the Marketing Team

Movember: Guess What! You can support the MoJestic Australia Zoo Mo Crew by donating throughwww.movember.com click Australia and then click the Donate link, select the Donate to a Team option and search for AustraliaZoo. Your donation will go directly to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

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Queensland commemorates its 150

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birthday next year and in celebration RACQ has taken the lead in launching one of the biggest interstate tourismcampaigns, 150 Must-Dos in Queensland.The 150 nominees will be revealed at the launch and the public will be encouraged to vote for their favorite Qld must-do. The voting period will run until31st January 2009 so people can vote more than once for a single experience, or for many.The more votes Australia Zoo receives, the better our ranked position within the 150 list when the results are announced on Channel Seven in February.WE WANT TO BE NUMBER ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!Voting will be online at: www.150mustdos.com.au Please promote this campaign as much as possible!

Rooms to Rent

BEERWAH TOWN HOUSE - Seekingyoung housemate/s for modern 3-bedroomtownhouse, 5 mins from Zoo. Fully furnished,washer/dryer, courtyard, air con, $100/wk. Seereception.

Volunteer Accommodation: Currimundi $115pw Negotiable, close to beach, shoppingcomplex and buses. Please contact Anita inBird Show on 0437 730 492.

Room to rent in Chancellor Park Own roomand Bath room and double garage, $130perweek neg. See Lesley in Warehouse.

For Sale

MOTORBIKE - 2006 HondaCBR 1000 excel-lent condition low kms. Call Eli on 0418515097or Stef at AZWWW $12 900.ono

92 Commodore Wagon, Auto, Air, Power

steering/windows, tinted windows, unregis-tered $2800 ono. Call Kylie on 0405 607 175or 5444 4562

DIRTY DOG sunglasses Pop Stars - as new,never worn $50. Entertainment Jeremy 0423255 496BUFFALO WIRELESS G Hi speed router. X-Box live compatible, works with Vista. Was$80, selling $50Entertainment Jeremy0423255496

Mazda SP23 06 61 000km Black, sporty hatch.Manual 2.3L $21 000. Don 0439 399 754 Or Vic-toria in Admissions 0423 614 209

Flexi Glass Challenge Fibreglass Canopyw/ roof racks. Ric 0419755335. Make an offer.

Wanted / General

Flatmate/s Wanted to share a house aroundBeerwah area. If interested please contactCheryl from Birds on 0439 39 50 63.

Wildlife Warrior

Homecoming from HiatusWildlife Warriors would like to welcome back our estranged

friend TOP DECK, who has returned after long serviceleave. We only got two boxes so if you are desperate to meet

them again please get in quick!

Thank you for your support, the Wildlife Warrior Crew

Spring BabiesCongratulations:

Kellie Smith and Paxton Kearney on the arrival of Aiden Rhys

Kearney, Healthy baby boy born on the 18th of November

Rebecca Omeara and her partner Shannon on the birth of

bouncing baby boy Landen Nethanel Omeara born 17th No-

vember 9lb 4oz

Erica and Phillip Hoeksema on the arrival of your beautiful baby

girl Eva Savannah on the 14th November

Steven Graham and Lee on the birth of

little Jack Reginal Graham born 20th

November at 2.45pm

Watch this space...More details on www.australiazoo.com.auWatch this space...More details on www.australiazoo.com.auWatch this space...More details on www.australiazoo.com.auWatch this space...More details on www.australiazoo.com.au

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