That’s right, we were going to the zoo of everybody’s favorite crocodile hunter. At the zoo we would be able to interact with some kangaroo, koala, and other assorted animals that Steve Irwin antagonized in the wild. Of course, though, we visited with heavy hearts due to Mr. Irwin’s relatively recent demise. (Pause.)
The zoo must go on. Steve would have wanted it that way. In fact, his daughter, Bindi, is one of the main attractions. Not because she’s some bizarre human-reptile hybrid. Bindi hosts one of the main attractions on a daily basis at the zoo. (Note to self: check Australian child labor laws.)
Besides Bindi being a worthwhile attraction, the zoo allows visitors to interact with some of the resident animals. We were able to walk into the living areas of the kangaroo and koala. We walked close to, pet, and even fed the kangaroos. Most of the kangaroos rested on a hot summer day, so they were inactive. Only occasionally did we see the kangaroos hop/run across their lawn. Seeing the kangaroo run was impressive. Nicolle even fed the kangaroos. No limbs were lost and no animals were harmed while taking these pictures.
We also pet some koalas. The koalas was similarly inactive. The koalas are so inactive that they sleep 18-20 hours per day. I enjoy sleeping, but that’s excessive. Koalas apparently do nothing but eat until they’re full, then they go back to sleep. While they slept, though, we pet their soft fur.
After we finished annoying wild animals who just wanted to rest, we drove to our second-to-last destination of Brisbane, QLD. We would only spend one night in Brisbane with another early morning flight the day after.
The areas of Brisbane we visited were pretty nice. The city has an efficient commuter rail system that reminded me of Long Island Rail Road. Brisbane also had a nice river promenade. The walk along the promenade included shops, restaurants, and a pool. We noticed a The Brisbane YHA hostel we stayed at had a pool on the roof, which allowed for sunset viewing.
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