I've said it before but...
I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS!!
I've missed having all three of these little lovelies around all the time - so we took the chance to spend some time together doing something we love, visiting the
Werribee Open Range Zoo
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In with the herd |
We went on the bus tour in the new open vehicle so you got an extra close-up view of everything, including this tiny guy below.
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This tiny antelope was only days old
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There were giraffes, rhinos and zebra on show, this was only a young giraffe.
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He has the right of way! |
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One gorgeous tall and lanky critter (Miss A) watching another! |
As is always the way, we learned lots on the tour, kids and adults alike.
Did you know baby zebra are born with brown stripes and as they mature they become black - see this little fella below - his back end is not yet mature!
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Miss G suggested they name him Rose |
And it's not often you'd allow your own 'cubs' to get this close to a massive lion!
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It's amazing the confidence a very thick pane of glass gives you... |
They really are majestic beasts.
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One of three lions lounging around |
There were also gorillas, monkeys, hippos, camels and to top it all off - an African drummer could be heard throughout the park as you wandered around.
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Now this guy had rhythm! |
And you can see that perhaps these little chicks miss each other when they aren't together too.
2 comments:
Great photos Karen, love the Werribee zoo and should have been there last week for a photo day but had to pull out, have to go soon though as I just love it...
Lizzie
xxx
What an awesome day out!!!
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