9:30am – Just behind one of the cutest animals in the Zoo, you’ll find one of our most powerful – the cassowaries! These big birds are one of the closest living relatives to dinosaurs and are incredible to see up close. Their bright colours are just amazing.
9:45am – Now, let’s get our steps up and head to the Australian Bushwalk. First up, I always say hello to Daku the beautiful dingo.
Twice a week, Daku comes out of his habitat wanders around the Zoo with his keeper friend. It’s pretty incredible to watch him explore and sniff!
When they’re out and about, please make sure you watch them from a safe distance.
9:55am – Into the bushwalk! There’s plenty of free-roaming wildlife through this immersive arid exhibit. Walk slowly and quietly and you’ll notice plenty of kangaroos lounging in the sun or hopping along the paths, and the smaller wallabies having a munch on some leafy browse.
After a loop of the bushwalk, I’m ready to see crocodile, Dangalabba.
(Psst – don’t forget to come back to the bushwalk after lunch at 2:15pm to catch the free keeper talks!)
10:30am – Now we’re going to head back to see our Estuarine Crocodile. He’s likely to be lurking in his pool, but also keep an eye out for him in any patches of warm sunshine.
11:00am – Onto the wetlands!
11:15am – Phew - made it to the free Keeper Talk on Little Penguins! This is one of the most popular talks in the Zoo and is always super busy. I love watching the penguins swim around before they get a fishy snack.
In this habitat, you’ll also notice terns flying around and zooming down to pick up any fish that the penguins miss. These birds are super fast!
11:35am – After that penguin fun, time to go to the Australian Reptile Encounter next door. The reptiles have a lot more personality than people give them credit for so make sure you have a good look through each habitat.
12:00pm – What a morning! I’ve certainly worked up an appetite for lunch.