G'day Mate (an Aussie V.C.R. date)
By John Roberts
4 December 2009 08:56:00
...before she appealed to us to come and live here Pumpui's Mum, K. Varunee, was part of the one of the extended families whose elephants were chosen to go to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, being the most photogenic she was chosen to take part in a story culminating in the birth of Luk Chai - the first ele to be born in Sydney from Artificial Insemination.
We didn't know where she'd gone until one of the keepers called to say they'd seen her rock up in Sydney.
The T.V. show is airing in the city on Saturday, so, for fans of K. Varunee, K. Pom and Tony, Pumpui & Chok (all of whom stayed behind when she took to the big city) don't forget to grab a stubby, pop a shrimp on the barbie, slip off your thongs, slap a Pom and root for (erm... no, sorry, that's English, I mean support) K. Varunee...
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Getting ready for a special zoo TV event this Sunday, 6.30pm on Channel 7
Australia's biggest baby is growing up fast. This Sunday night at 6.30pm, a one-hour television special tracks the incredible full story of the journey that delivered Australia's first elephant calf, Luk Chai, at Taronga Zoo.
Sunday 6 December
Channel 7
6.30pm
See a preview (including Varunee) here
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Flirting with charming two-ton beauties and playing with jumbo babies, our Elephant Guru's blog introduces our colourful cast of gentle giants.
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