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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1981

Page

8

Rare Siamese Crocodiles Migrate From Bronx Zoo

A 6 foot male and 4 foot female Siamese crocodiles were flown from the Bronx Zoo in New York to the Metro Zoo in Southwest Dade County. Zoo keepers hope prompts for reproduction will be found through the transfer amid their trip and new environment.

Miami Bronx New York Metro Zoo Dade County

Museum founded from a lifetime of collecting in Mendota

Ken and Doris Butler turned their lifelong hoard into Time Was museum on 12 acres near Mendota. More than 18,000 items fill nine buildings with period rooms and shops. The couple opened the museum 12 years ago and attract over 25,000 visitors in six months. Admission runs 3 dollars for adults and 1.50 for children.

Associated Press Mendota Ill Ken Doris Butler Andy Gump Toonerville Yesteryear Doris Illinois Butler Henry Ford

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