Australia Zoo

This past weekend we took a trip to the famous Australia Zoo that Steve Irwin is so well known for.  It is a beautiful place and the scenery on the drive there was absolutely stunning!  The zoo itself is only about an hour drive from Brisbane...I can see us making several trips there during our stay here!  We all enjoyed it!  The best part, in my opinion, was the main attraction where they showed how aggresive and strong the crocs can be.  These animals are truly amazing especially after hearing how they have been saved and how they are the last living link to the dinosaurs.

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These are the Ibis birds.  They are scavengers and are everywhere!

This is one of the many crocodiles (crocs) that Steve Irwin rescued.  There were several at the zoo and some were rather large!  Not sure how the men who "rescue" these animals get up the courage to do so!

Adalyn next to an owl.  

Cuddly Kolas....which we have been told can become very aggressive if provoked!

Girls being silly!

Here's another shot from the show.  The trainer was exhibiting the strength of the crocs.  He stated that if you are out and about to not walk too close to the edge of the waters here or even hang around in trees over the water.  Reason being is shown here...they can jump rather high (in this shot the croc is only half way out...he was still coming up as I snapped the photo)  using their tail to balance!  The trainer was holding up a treat and the croc actually jumped up to where his hand is to eat it!