Alison Reynolds

The Ranger in Danger series had a launch at the Taronga Zoo.
It was fantastic.
We met a great group of super bright, talented school children from Middle Harbour,
who all knew an amazing amount about animals.
We had a close encounter with an iguana and a python.Check out how long the python is. Sean fancies one for a necklace.
A special treat for me was to meet a couple of the Dhimmuru rangers from Arnhem Land in
the Northern Territory. Ranger in Danger: Rapscallion’s Revenge is set there and the Dhimmuru
rangers feature in it. I was sad when they told me that I wouldn’t be able to learn the yadaki
or didge if I visit as only males can play it. But I can have beating sticks, which isn’t quite
the same, but probably much easier.
A huge thanks to everyone involved, especially the Taronga Foundation and the Taronga zoo.
After the launch I wandered around the zoo with my friend Fiona, and we had a fabulous time.
She liked the rabbits that lived in mini castles and I think her rabbit Rex is going to have a new
fancy hutch. I liked the gorillas chilling in hammocks. When we got tired we caught a gondola
that sped over the top of the zoo and we had a great view of the elephants, including a cute little one.
If you get the chance, go to the Taronga Zoo.

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The zoo launch  at Werribee free-range zoo was super fun! We had a beautiful day, and had the actual launch in a sort of huge hut, which looked over paddocks of free roaming rhinos, zebras and giraffes.

I’ve never had the opportunity before to be so close to wild animals. I had a very close encounter with a giraffe, but Ranger Sean, my co-author, had an even closer encounter. The giraffe seemed to like the taste of his hair!

The rhinos were huge and apparently very intelligent. You would definitely want to keep on their good side!

Whenever you get the chance to visit a zoo, take it!

This is the start of your new life. You have been selected to travel the world as a ranger in training. You can’t wait! Rampaging elephants, charging rhinos, and hungry man-eating crocodiles…The adventures start from the moment you get on the plane.

What happens next? It all depends on the choices you make. How does the story end? Only you can find out! And the best part is that you can keep reading and re-reading until you’ve had not one but many incredibly daring experiences!