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''Auckland Zoo: 100 Years, 100 Stories showcases the Zoo's rich and colourful history: from its fraught origins in Onehunga (with complaints of roaring lions!) to its established home in Western Springs. You'll discover a diverse collection of captivating stories -- personal accounts of former staff who lived within the Zoo grounds; unexpected animal adventures; stories behind beloved heritage features like Cedric the dragon; day-to-day life at the Zoo (how do you anesthetise a flamingo?); and insights into the groundbreaking conservation work by the Zoo and its partners''--provided by publisher.