Crikey, not an Irwin in sight 🥱

You come all the at to Australia Zoo and don’t get to see a real life Irwin. They should really put them in a big brother style enclosure. That would be fun. With no Irwin sightings, I decided to switch to plan B for why I came here. I need to return the favour to Bridget by getting the most kitsch housewarming gift possible. The rental car guy said I’d need to be here from opening to close to make my way around. Clearly he doesn’t know me cause 1.5hrs in I’m done. Oh well.

It’s a nice (ish) park, but it didn’t really land well with me. Most of the animals I’ve seen elsewhere before, and half the enclosures the animals seemed to be napping or hiding. I’m all for a nap, but when you’re working, come on. The kangaroos were very mindful, but not sure about demure. The Koalas were cute af, even if they probably have more chlamydia than a gay sauna.

I did enjoy the various statues of the Irwin family members around the park (not narcissistic at all right to out statues of your own family in your park?). I also enjoyed the sunshine and warmth so can’t complain. Would I recommend it? Probs not. There are much more interesting zoo’s around the country that while they don’t carry an iconic name, are better value. I think it’s time to try something bigger!Read more