El Caballo Blanco
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El Caballo Blanco was a theme park that operated at Catherine Field on the outskirts of Sydney. Its main attraction was its Andalusian dancing stallions, but the park also featured miniature Fallabella horses, and a number of non-equestrian related amusements such as waterslides, train rides, and a small wildlife zoo.
For many years after its closure the complex was used for storing items such as carpets, until a fire engulfed much of the building housing the main show arena. The Andalusian horses remained on the site, cared for by a group of horse enthusiasts.
Another El Caballo Blanco park operated near Perth in Western Australia.
[edit] References
- Photograph of the carpark area, circa 1980-1989
- Article referencing the park, even though by 2005 when the article was published, El Caballo Blanco had been closed for some time.
- Brief biography of Manolo Mendez, who directed the shows at El Caballo Blanco.
[edit] External links
- El Caballo Blanco A new show that pays tribute to the original El Caballo Blanco dancing stallions.
- Article by the Andalusian Horse Association of Australia on the Perth operation
| Theme parks in Australia | |
|---|---|
| Currently operating | |
| Adventure World | Dreamworld | Gumbuya Park | Jamberoo Action Park | Luna Park Melbourne | Luna Park Sydney Magic Mountain | Sea World | Warner Bros. Movie World | Wet'n'Wild Water World | WhiteWater World |
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| Defunct theme parks | |
| African Lion Safari | Bullen's Animal World | Dreamland | El Caballo Blanco | Fantasy Glades Hi-Lite Park | Leisureland Fair | Magic Mountain, Glenelg | SegaWorld Sydney | Wobbies World | Wonderland Sydney |
