Doreen Duggan , circus animal trainer in United Kingdom Duggan was born * 1933 dead 2024-05-20 , in United Kingdom Married to Edi von der Gathen born ? . Known professionally as "Zira: The Girl Who Swims with Crocodiles," Doreen was a legendary figure in the circus world. Her career was defined by her fearless work with reptiles and snakes, often performing in the ring alongside apex predators. Doreen and her sisters were highly respected performers who specialized in a wide range of animal presentations, including dogs, horses, and exotic wildlife. They were central to the operational success of Chipperfield's. Clonmel railway station, Co. Tipperary 1956 - the 12 Chipperfield elephants leave the station with Doreen Duggan leading Mary elephant. John L. Chipperfield is mid-way down the line and Dick Chipperfield bringing up the rear. The show went to Ireland with 15 elephants and sold Jimmy, Blackie and Monica (two males and a female) to Fossett's Circus. Later, eight of these twelve would go with Hugo Schmitt to Ringlings in America. Doreen Duggan worked 59 years for Chipperfields. According to daughter Sallyann, Doreen is the only woman known to have worked 11 elephants at one time. 1979: June: Staff being Doreen Duggan (sister of Terry Duggan and so sister in law to Billy Chipperfield the previous owner) and her 2 children.
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