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Want to spend your birthday with lions and tigers and bears? The folks at Taronga Zoo have got you covered. As part of their centenary celebrations, the zoo is offering $1 entry tickets to visitors on their birthday, so you can enjoy your special day with friends on two legs and on four.
"We want to say thank you to the amazing public that has supported our wildlife conversation work for the past 100 years," said Taronga CEO Cameron Kerr. "Every ticket to Taronga, even your $1 birthday entry, helps us continue to work towards a shared future for wildlife and people. In the next 100 years we want wildlife to not only survive, but thrive."
Animal lovers can register for a $1 voucher to use on their birthday via the zoo's website. Be warned though: you may be expected to share your cake with the monkeys*. You'll also receive a Taronga birthday badge as a souvenir.
The zoo is planning a number of special centenary events and fundraising initiatives over the next 12 months, including a massive birthday party on October 7. Tickets for the birthday bash aren't available to purchase, however you can win them via online ballot.
Taronga is also encouraging people to share photos of their favourite zoo memories on social media using the hashtag #IGrewUpWithTaronga. Everyone who does will go in the running to win a number of prizes, including a Zoo Friends family membership every week.
*just kidding. Please don't feed the monkeys cake.