GIANT CANYON SWING

FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON. The Giant Canyon swing will throw you 1,300 feet above the Colorado River at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, America. Owner of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Steve Beckley, 41, admits that despite being the brains behind the operation he has only ever tried out the ride for himself on one occasion.

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STUNNING ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE

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PLAYFUL TIGERS GET UP TO MISCHIEF

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SLEEPY GROUNDHOG

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

KUNG-FU LEOPARD CUBS

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SUPER FROG - FLYING FROGS TAKE OFF

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MONKEY LOVE

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GRANDMOTHER KICKED OFF FLIGHT FOR ASSAULT AFTER TOUCHING ATTENDANTS ARM

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THE DANGEROUS WORK OF SULPHUR MINERS

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FISH AND BIRD TANGO

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PAWS FOR THOUGHT: POLAR BEAR RELAXES IN SNOW

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