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Western Plains Zoo : 23-April-2011
Western Plains Zoo : 23-April-2011

Photographs supplied by Glen Yeomans

The plaque commemorates the establishment of the Western Plains Zoo in 1974. An additional plaque commemorates the visit of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1992. 

Location

Address:Obley Road, Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, 2830
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.272043
Long: 148.586996
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1974
Front Inscription

Plaque :

This plaque was unveiled by the Honourable T. L. Lewis, M.L.A. Minister for Lands and Tourism on 22nd November 1974

To commemorate the establishment of the Western Plains Zoo by the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales

Plaque :

Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Western Plains Zoo during the 40th Anniversary year of Her Majesty's Reign and during the 75th Anniversary year of the N.S.W. Zoological Board 

21st February 1992

Source: MA
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