A quick trip - only 3800km..oops 5500km trip report

mbr37746

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Australia Zoo.

A must do if you've got kids, a must do if you don't. We live close to enough to Taronga Western Plains, Dubbo, we've been to Taronga Zoo Sydney, Melbourne Zoo, Canberra Zoo, Mogo Zoo and I've spent enough time with the in laws.. hehehe. but they are all different and this is one of the most hands on places for kids (and adults) to enjoy.
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Nice handbag, belt and boots there
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Do not call me a Ko-Al-A bear!
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Feeding the capretto..
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The bird and croc show was cool. Glad it's this bloke and not me.
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Africa section
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Majestic animals,
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The kids were trying to close it's jaws, I was trying to choke it!
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All in all, the legacy that Steve Irwin left for the family to carry on is amazing. There is a huge amount of passion from all the staff at this zoo, the great man is talked about as though he left us only yesterday. Here's hoping it continues for generations to enjoy.
 

TRAKADU

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You are spot on there Matt. Australia Zoo has to be a must visit place on the card.... The staff demonstrates a great passion and care for the park. We took our kids about two years ago and they had a great time. It is arguably the best zoo we have in Australia.
 

Crusty181

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and a bit too expensive IMHO

Tin Can Bay.

Feeding Dolphins - a bit of a wait and a bit too expensive IMHO
I was there a few years back and i dont recall it being expensive ... but I do recall i was a little skeptical that the fees to buy a paper cup with one motley half thawed fish finger was for a World Class Dolphin Research Facility housed in the adjoining coffee shop, and the Dolphin Rangler im sure sold me a coffee and some raisin toast 20mins before the feeding.