Koalas and Kangaroos

We got to pet kangaroos and koalas this weekend! After being in this country for about 2 months and not seeing a single indigenous animal (aside from some possums and spiders) we figured it was about time to take a trip to an animal park. We chose Featherdale because it’s small (i.e. less crowded) and you can actually interact with the animals. It’s about an hour away but an easy drive.
I didn’t realize the animals roamed free in the park until I turned around from one of the first exhibits and saw a kangaroo sitting behind me! A small boy had come up and yelped as he tried to touch the adorable little thing. To be honest I didn’t know what it was at first. I always thought kangaroos were bigger but this little guy stood only about 2 feet tall and when he realized there were people around him trying to pet and feed him, he sat right down (check out the picture with him sitting on his tail) and soaked it all in. Clearly it’s a common occurrence to get human attention in his home! Later we ran into more little joey’s with their mothers (see the head poking out of her pouch?) and learned that kangaroos really like ice cream cones (filled with grain and grass). The colors of the peacock were amazing and the wallabies were adorable! We couldn’t get too close to the dingos but the many birds scattered throughout the park were very happy to have spectators. The colors and songs were amazing! It was a fun experience – I’m glad we went there before the zoo but look forward to visiting Taranga at some point soon.
Today it is SO beautiful outside. The sun in shining and the breeze is pleasant. We have all the doors open in the house to get some cross ventilation. If this is winter, I wonder how hot summer is going to be! ~LAA =)