Hot smoky conditions a concern at Wagga Botanic Gardens, aviary and zoo closed early to manage

Emma Horn
Updated January 12 2020 - 9:43am, first published January 10 2020 - 3:00pm
Pictures: Emma Hillier

When the mercury reaches above 40, Tilly the parrot begins to pant, and the staff at Wagga's Botanical Gardens zoo and aviary know it is time to turn the sprinklers back on.

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Emma Horn

Emma Horn

Supervising producer

Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Julie Bishop School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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