Brisbane Australia Zoo and wildlife hospital

This is the zoo that Steve Irving has made world famous by his close contact with the animals. He is no longer alive, but the zoo is, and now others are giving the shows…

I wonder what kind of people who decide to dedicate their lives to become a crocodile trainer. Did they wake up one morning asking them self should I become a nurse, or should I risk my life on a daily basis by teaching crocodiles….Anyway, not for me, but Adam  and Anna where allowed to touch a mini alligator. (Very happy it is mini, and that Helene is helping).

At the zoo it was lots of animals to see, and a great bird show. The turtles were giant (look at the fence and the people on the other side of it, and it will give you an idea about the proportions)

Cute kangaroos eating from the hand..

As they left the park they were offered to have their picture taken either with this

An alligator, or

I really agree in your choice Ingvill. Amazing! After the zoo, they went to the wildlife hospital, who treat  wild animals and place them back in nature again.

This hospital rescue around 20 000 animals a year. Mostly koalas who are being hit by cars or injured in swimming pools. This koala has just went through a surgery. Hopefully he will be healthy and back in nature soon.

We all had a very interesting day, even though none of us really got the time to look around in Brisbane. But hopefully another time…

Next stop Whitsunday Islands, February 20.