Shadowing Practice: The improvement about the Zoo | IELTS Listening Map with Answer and Script part 12 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Now, we're currently standing at the gate, which is marked with the arrow on the map.
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Now, if any of you need to visit the toilets before we get started, they're right here to our left.
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Out to the east, just across the grass, there is the bird hide, where we have over 100 species of birds for you to watch.
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We even have an interactive zone where you can feed them with seed and take photographs with our parrots.
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What a great souvenir to remember your trip!
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And up the path to the north, if you look in front of you now, there is the pie dog zone.
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Although it is closed, if any of the dogs are playing outside, you will be able to see them through the fence.
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And then let's pass by the refuge.
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This area is a sheltered part for Brolga watchers who can use it to spy through binoculars.
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And after that, I suggest that you all visit the rest area for some cold drinks and snacks, as it is very hot outside.
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It is just at the northwest corner of the zoo.
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After that, you could cut across the path to the large rectangular hut, where you will be able to see our new addition of fierce lions.
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The mother has just had cubs, so it is really quite a rare thing to see.
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And around to the west, for those of you who want to visit Frisbee, our native kangaroo, he is in the circular-shaped hut just up the path to the left.
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Don't forget to have your photo taken with him.
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Now, as I mentioned before, you can purchase your discounted tickets at the Photoshop
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and this is also where you will come to collect any photos you have had taken at the zoo during your visit.
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The Photoshop is located at the southwest corner of the zoo.
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OK, ladies and gentlemen, enjoy your visit.
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Thank you.

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