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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
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...
Photo courtesy of the Otago Daily Times |
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...