Baby Rhinos and Elephants may be there to greet you as well as other young animals

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The entrance to the Old Dubbo Gaol down a laneway

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Dark times happened here in the past

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You can walk through the tranquil Japanese Gardens

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There are more gardens to explore here

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After you've had your fill of tranquillity, the kids can play on the playground

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The information centre in front of the Dish

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You can get up close to the Dish, and see it being moved into position to seek out life in the universe

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The Elvis statue is taking pride of place in the middle of Parkes

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The floor is full of cars and the mezzanine full of motorbikes and old toys including handmade

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