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7/19/2012

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Wednesday was an amazing day! The Rutgers group and I traveled to the National Zoological Garden (NZG) of South Africa. The NZG is considered one of the top zoos in the world and is located in Pretoria. Our tour guide, Mrs. Vee (seen above in red) was full of energy as she, and other staff, drove us around in golf carts to see the animals and research facilities. Some of the animals we saw Wednesday included: tigers (one of them white), komodo dragons, crocodiles, giraffes, lions, gorillas and rhinos. For lunch, we were taken to a den near the elephants and dined as the Elephants passed by. I had one of those frequent, “WOW, I’m in Africa” moments.

In addition to eating with the elephants, the group and I transferred from the Protea Hotel in Pretoria to the Hyatt Regency in Johannesburg. Both hotels are gorgeous. I’ve seen South Africans managing the hotels and the zoo better than any other hotel and zoo I’ve ever been to. People are very humble and take pride in providing the best service possible.

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Ieka
7/19/2012 05:39:43 am

I hope you took lots of pictures!!! I'm sure the zoo there was gorgeous.

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RB
7/19/2012 08:30:34 am

Yes, I'll share =)

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CG
7/19/2012 10:49:17 am

Awesome!!

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Rhonda
7/19/2012 07:52:09 pm

Wow, I've never seen a white tiger. Hmmm, dining with the elephants- a must see.

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    Raafi Bell

    Middle School Science Teacher in San Bernardino, CA

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