What a terribly wet day for our tour to Taronga Zoo. We began by taking the ferry from Circular Quay over to the Zoo and although it was warm enough outside, we were definitely getting rained on. When we got off the ferry on the other side, our ticket allowed us to take a gondola ride to the top where the entrance was. That was lovely. Once we were off, we were free to enter the zoo and take in the animals on our own.
Laureen and I walked from the top to the bottom and took a different path back up again. We were certainly wet, but so happy with what we had seen, that we didn't even think of that. At 1:15, we were set to take our small group tour of the zoo with a few visits to some areas that aren't available to a general ticket. So we were able to go into the pen with the koalas, and see that precious little ring tailed baby possum up close and personal! How lovely. Our tour consisted of two volunteers and 1 other visitor - so there was no rush and plenty of time to spend with the animals. It was very special. I did get to see a Tasmanian devil, but I confess he was sleeping so didn't really get a good look at him.
The koala's sleep 20 hours per day and eat for the other 4 so they timed our visit with their feeding time. It was a great look. In New South Wales, it is illegal to hold a koala and they strictly adhere to this. I didn't mind - we were allowed to touch one and the fur feels like thick wool. We didn't touch the little baby whose name was Baxter. How very cute he was. I got so many pictures of him, his mother and one other one in the enclosure.
What can I say other than it was a most amazing day. Laureen and I toured the park when we arrived in the morning amid the showers and sometimes torrential downpours. That's ok - we are from BC we are made of strong stuff. Although it was raining it wasn't cold. What a beautiful park. We saw so many Australian animals that I walked around with a permanent smile on my face. I know this is the reason I wanted to come to this far away place. Oh just looked outside and it is pouring again, but we are safe and warm inside a Starbucks! I was able to use my Canadian Starbucks card here - so almost feels like a free beverage. Food and drinks are expensive here, but we knew that before we arrived.
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| Ring Tailed Baby Possum |
Laureen and I walked from the top to the bottom and took a different path back up again. We were certainly wet, but so happy with what we had seen, that we didn't even think of that. At 1:15, we were set to take our small group tour of the zoo with a few visits to some areas that aren't available to a general ticket. So we were able to go into the pen with the koalas, and see that precious little ring tailed baby possum up close and personal! How lovely. Our tour consisted of two volunteers and 1 other visitor - so there was no rush and plenty of time to spend with the animals. It was very special. I did get to see a Tasmanian devil, but I confess he was sleeping so didn't really get a good look at him.
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| Baby Koala |
What can I say other than it was a most amazing day. Laureen and I toured the park when we arrived in the morning amid the showers and sometimes torrential downpours. That's ok - we are from BC we are made of strong stuff. Although it was raining it wasn't cold. What a beautiful park. We saw so many Australian animals that I walked around with a permanent smile on my face. I know this is the reason I wanted to come to this far away place. Oh just looked outside and it is pouring again, but we are safe and warm inside a Starbucks! I was able to use my Canadian Starbucks card here - so almost feels like a free beverage. Food and drinks are expensive here, but we knew that before we arrived.
So without further ado I will post some of the pictures I took today.
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| Tree Kangaroo |
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| Kookaburra |
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| Kassowary |
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| Fennec Fox (for Brian) |
3 comments:
I like fennec foxes too and just saw an interesting show on CassowaryS - they can be very nasty, glad you viewed from outside!
Great pictures, April. So glad you could get close up and personal! Your bucket list must be a lot shorter now! Hi to Loreen. Love you
Thank you for the Fennec pic! They have been a very important animal in my life and the one I once saw was so long ago my mental image is dulled. Great to be refreshed! Yes, Sydney in the rain can be very wet and you seem to have managed very well. Warm and wet is certainly better than Cold and wet.
Your pics of the animals are great and you have seen a lot of them for sure. A day to recall for a long time. Hope the weather picks up for the other days I am now going to look at!
Lots of love,
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