We’re going on a lion hunt
I’m not scared! Yes, folks, we’re heading out to Dubbo to the Western Plains Zoo. I’ve booked us into the Zoofari Lodge, at an exorbitant rate, for a ‘genuine’ safari experience. Put it this way, we have no chance of going to Africa anytime soon, so this is the next best thing. For roughly the cost of a monthly mortgage repayment we get one night of luxurious lodge accommodation, a 2 day zoo pass, a three course dinner, buffet breakfast, and most importantly, three behind-the-scenes guided tours of the zoo. For an animal lover like Mollie, this will be a dream come true.
A few years ago we visited Canberra Zoo. It was only recently opened at the time, but it was pretty amazing. We did a behind-the-scenes tour there, and were able to hand feed tigers and bears, among other things. One of the few benefits of having an only child is that we can afford to do these things from time to time. I’m sure if you had a large family it would be difficult, if not impossible, to offer such experiences. Anyway, we all thoroughly enjoyed it, so we’re looking forward to ‘doing it’ at Dubbo.
Mollie is an animal lover from way back. When she was 3, we swam with ‘wild’ dolphins at Akaroa, in New Zealand. She was so tiny, she had to wear two wetsuits! At age 5, she swam with dolphins at Seaworld, and was most disappointed because all she really got to do was sit on the jetty with her feet in the water! A bit tame, compared to the Akaroa experience! Last year, we went back to Seaworld so she could swim with sharks. This was more satisfactory for her, as she again donned wetsuit, flippers, snorkel and mask. Daz joined her, but I was the official photographer (where are those photos?). Oh, I forgot about the diamond python experience at the Reptile Park when she was a pre-schooler. Daz took her into the enclosure to be photographed with the 3 metre snake wrapped around her. It weighed more than she did!
Yay.. have heaps of fun… cheers kim.
Comment by kim — October 22, 2007 @ 8:30 pm
You will have an amazing time! Can I fit in your bag?
Comment by tiffany — October 22, 2007 @ 8:54 pm
hi there,i stumbled upon your blog from rome, italy, while searching for a friend of mine living in san diego california … strange coincidence …i was moved by the simple observation of sadness because no one is visiting your blog.
my first reaction was: why bother?
well, if this comment gives you a smile then it is already a good reason to send it ..,.
i whish you a wonderful time at the zoo
lucio
Comment by lucio — October 23, 2007 @ 8:53 pm
thta sounds like awesome fun … take lots of pics for us
Comment by Babyamore (Trish) — October 24, 2007 @ 11:32 am