For good and bad, this sign sums Colchester up. Asia... Tamandua... hmmmm. And the tributes to long-dead animals - it's a bit sentimental, rather naff, but also quite touching. In the sealion exhibit, there's a sign commemorating the county music legend, June Carter (aka Mrs Johnny Cash).
Yes, but you still did not tell us what kind of animal it was. "Last of a great race" makes it sound like the last living member of a now-extinct species or subspecies.
There is several plaques dotted round the zoo - that are related to the family either pets or family members. I like it, I think it adds a personal touch to the zoo and reminds you that it is a family that owns it
