It was a spectacular day, warm and sunny after quite a wet & cool period we have had recently. This was almost a problem as there weere so many people at the Zoo/MOTAT & Western springs that parking was at a premium. We were staying at the old elephant house, & after dropping our gear there took the cubs/scouts over to MOTAT 2 to see the aircraft collection, and have a jigger ride and a tram ride to the front entrance and back.
Then it was time for some community service (weeding and sweeping out the hay barn) and a day time walk around the zoo. Dinner was a sossie sizzle and salads followed by a quiz for the youngsters.
The highlight of the visit was the walk around the zoo at night. It started at the store where we got to see what the animals (& the humans at the zoo) eat. Then we got to walk around the zoo on our own guided tour. We got to see some of the animals that are usually nocturnal and sights most people don't get to see.
The kids (and adults) we pretty tired by the time we got back so it was all quiet by 11:00.
Up early, breakfast and we were out by 8:00, a very successful visit.
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