Melbourne Zoo

This post is actually a little late. We went to the Melbourne Zoo two weeks ago. We had good intentions, but we decided (quite ambitiously) that we would try to incorporate a slide show into the post to show off our pictures. We inevitably encountered some technical difficulties, which led to frustration (technology frustration no less) and then temporary abandonment of the project. We have since regained composure and had a second go (and I think we got the slide show to work - fingers crossed!).


We initially weren't sure what to expect at the Melbourne Zoo. We wanted to go to a zoo, but this particular zoo was not first on our list (it was actually third). Unfortunately, the other zoos were quite a ways out of town and required creative transportation solutions... and a little more planning than we allowed for. The Melbourne Zoo is in the heart of the city, so it was easily accessible. However, given its location in the city, we were thinking that this zoo might be a little cramped (for the animals, not us). That made me nervous (I blame a wildlife conservation class I took in college).


But we went, and the whole experience actually turned out to be highly impressive. The exhibits were all top quality and we even learned a few things (like what an echidna looks like - or even that echidnas exist). We both thought it was probably the best zoo we had ever visited.

Here's the infamous slide show of pictures from our visit:

Melbourne Zoo

Kristi also got a few videos that turned out pretty well. We wanted to adopt one of the little penguins as a pet. They are hilarious. Hope you enjoy!