Kashin

Kashin Image from Auckland Zoo Website


This week marked a sad week for the Auckland Zoo. Kashin, 1 of the 2 asian elephants at the Zoo, had been suffering from a range of health problems for some time and zoo keepers had to make the hard decision to put her to sleep. Kashin was a much loved icon of the Auckland Zoo and had been at the Zoo since 1972.

This weekend will mark a memorial service for Kashin. You can head along to the Auckland Zoo on Sunday 30th August from 9.30am til 5pm. There will be lots going on for the day! The Zoo is expecting huge crowds and asks for you all to very patient with the crowds as everyone is there to celebrate the life of Kashin.

AC is going on to the Auckland Zoo on Saturday and is going to represent Mega 25 to drop off the cards and messages we have made for Kashin. Thanks AC!

If you would like to find out more about Kashin click here, or if you would like to know more about the Memorial service, click here!

Thanks for all the awesome memories Kashin!

Avi's the Zoo Keepers Visit

On Tuesday a Zoo Keeper came to Room 25 [how exciting!!]. His name was Avi, when he came he told us about his childhood. Then he showed us Tiger and Tasmanian Devil bones. We sat around in a circle then we passed the bones around when it was my turn for the Tiger bone I turned it around and pieces of bone fell on me. After that he showed us a slide show. On the slide show there was the Golden Cat, Tiger, Lion, Otter and the Red Pandas. After that he showed us some Porcupine spikes and feathers then he said"GOODBYE" then he left. I hope he comes again!!!!

By CW