You can come too, too, too…
And you’ll see some amazing animals that will bring a tear to your eye at Auckland Zoo.

Others will make you laugh, though the life of their mates in the wild is often far from a comedy.

And some animals are definitely better off safely enclosed, especially cheeky ones like these (who could learn a lot from the Meerkats on social graces)..

For though they are often little rays of sunshine, they can also take a lot of careful managing.

And are, at times, impossible to contain and better off running free…

* Hats were made after breakfast, as we were trying to get out the door π

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I always think of that song when I hear about the zoo π
Wow – doesn’t Alice look like Dan?!
Great photos – had forgotten that song. Will blame you for singing it in my head for the rest of the day xo
That Zoo looks great fun and we love all the photographs….you all look good and well wrapped up.Love the hats too!! The baby elephant is so adorable!!
wonderful photos
and you got to see my favourites π the seals
my sister and I have photos of us playing on the dragon from about 35 years or so ago
Oh wow. It looks like you are having such a fantastic time, and you really did time your ‘escape’ well from Wellington!
Since I was born in Auckland, lived Mairangi Bay for first 5 years of my life, and Papakura for another 10, I can’t say I have really ever considered it a holiday destination. But I’m definitely changing my opinion on that front after seeing all the great experiences and attractions you have been to. Hope the rest of the holiday is just as memorable as these past few days have been π
strange looking meercats in the little bubbles.would love to see all the animals too.have a good time