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By Lisa Rivett Some know it as “The Exotic Bird and Fish Paradise Zoo Restaurant”. Others simply know it as, “The Zoo”. Either way, The Zoo is a unique place to visit in Klerksdorp with an interesting history. Marietjie Dalbock, owner and creator of The Zoo, gained her business sense from working in her mother's florist shop. While she enjoyed working with flowers, her passion was birds. Marietjie loved to breed and care for birds. She was often sharing her knowledge with other bird enthusiasts. Soon Marietjie realized that there was a need for someone to provide guidance for exotic bird owners. At first, Marietjie started selling bird feed from her garage at home. As the small business grew in popularity, Marietjie realized that it was time to expand. She rented a small store that specialized in birds. Her next step was to open a full service pet store with a small restaurant attached. This was the beginning of “The Exotic Bird and Fish Paradise Zoo Restaurant”. The Zoo now houses a variety of animals for people to come and see. It also provides a sanctuary for animals that cannot be returned to the wild. The Zoo recently adopted a baboon that had become too difficult for its elderly owner to care for. The atmosphere at The Zoo caters to the whole family. The restaurant and bar have expanded, and visitors can now sit on an outside deck surrounded by plants and animals. On April 30th The Zoo will be having a Family Day Flea Market. In addition to market stalls, there will be a beer garden, and a Dress-up Jungle Party for children aged 3 to 10. Prizes will be given out for the best costumes. There will be activities all day long, and in the evening there will be a dance with a live band. For more information please contact Charmaine Dalbock at (018) 468 2709. See you there! Does your business or organization have an interesting story, or new concept? Yourcity is interested in promoting local businesses. Please contact Lisa at 082-797-9059 if you would like to share your story with Yourcity. “Die aardbewing het alreeds ons fondamente geskud en toe handig DRD ook nog 'n voorlopige likwidasie bevel in”. Kindersorg SA: Stilfontein kan nie in die huidige ekonomiese klimaat 'n Mardi Grass hou nie. Dit was die algemene gevoel van die organiseringskomitee op 'n onlangse vergadering waarop daar besluit is om die Mardi Grass weens sosio-ekonomiese redes te skuif na 'n meer geleë datum in Oktober. Die 45-dae wagtydperk waarin die myn nou verkeer, was die bepalende faktor. Kindersorg SA: Stilfontein is van mening dat deur met die Mardi Grass voort te gaan sou nie net nadelig wees vir die oogmerke van die fees nie, maar sou ook daartoe lei dat sekere groepe mense uitgesluit voel omdat hulle dalk nie sou kon bekostig om deel te neem nie. Uit die aard van omstandighede is dit ongelukkig so dat mense hulle finansiële belde soveel stywer moet trek. Alles is egter nie verlore nie en die golfdag gaan wel voort. Met die Mardi Grass wat skuif na Oktober, beteken dit dat die Mardi Grass nou amptelik die ou Roosfees se plek inneem. Nuwe idees is reeds in beplanning. Tuiniers word alreeds aangemoedig om hulle rose op te pas.Die mooiste roos sal tydens hierdie fees aangekondig word. Voorts het die vereniging besluit om 'n gemeenskapsprojek te loots waar rolspelers erken sal word vir hul bydra tot kindersorg in die streek. Die finale datum van die Mardi Grass/Roosfees sal bekendgemaak word sodra meer duidelikheid verkry is oor die toekoms van die myn. Taljaard Presteer vir Overvaal TJ Taljaard, `n leerling van Overvaal Privaatskool in Klerksdorp het vanaf 12-18 Maart deelgeneem aan die SA Atletiekbyeenkoms vir gestremdes in Durban. Hy was deel van die Sentraal-Gaureng span. Hy het goue medaljes verower in spiesgooi en gewigstoot, asoos `n bronsmedalje in diskus. 7th April 2005 Australia vs New Zealand The first 5 callers on Thursday will receive 2 free tickets to see the match in Potchefstroom call (018) 468 8883 now to win! |
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