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OTAGO DAILY TIMES - October 2012 Survived brush with lion Click the news clipping for a larger image

Click on the photo to read the article Kia Ora Lawrence an article from the NZ Herald


 

CLUTHA LEADER - October 2012

A children's book about Lawrence's most famous escapees was launched last week. Click the news clipping for a larger image

THE NEWS - October 4th 2012 Escape of Lions in Lawrence retold in story book Click here for more...



 OTAGO DAILY TIMES NEWS- September 2012
A children's picture book based on the story of the lions who escaped from the circus in Lawrence in 1978 will be launched tomorrow. Click here for more...

OTAGO DAILY TIMES NEWS- June 2012




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Otago Museum production and projects officer Garry Gibson feigns fear and surprise yesterday as he helps transport Sultan, a mounted former circus lion, back to the museum's Animal Attic, using a museum service lift. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.Click here for more...



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OTAGO DAILY TIMES NEWS  September 2012 - Otago Museum has been the subject of praise, awards and criticism. Bruce Munro looks at what drives this non-traditional regional museum to punch so far above its weight.
The turtle shell lies on the floor, hidden by stuffed lions.It is a clue.

Sonia and Sultan, the reclining lioness and vigilant lion - circus escapees shot and donated to Otago Museum - demand instant attention when visitors enter the Animal Attic. Click here for more...