We stirred early as the family were off to work and university etc and we were off to see "ol' Crikey!", for today was Steve Irwin day and the famous Australia Zoo!
We waited until the morning traffic had subsided and headed off on our journey after a round of goodbyes.
An hour out of Brisbane, we got reached the zoo, just in time for the 11am feeding time show.
Amazing how the animals were trained and fantastic acrobatic displays from beautiful birds, snakes and crocs.
The zoo was one of the more impressive that i had been to and although i do not like the concept of caging wild animals, they provide a brilliant way of educate people who would not necessarily be able to see these animals in the wild and does a lot for cultivating conservation.
I could not help but feel the immense loss that was felt by everyone when Steve Irwin died. He truly was a terrific ambassador for wildlife conservation albeit slightly unconventional. Fortunately the zoo continues his work and there are tributes to him everywhere.
All i wanted to do was hug a koala! That was my goal at the zoo. Unfortunately the best i could do was pet a little fella. They were amazing fluffy creatures.
We saw loads of 'roos and wallaby's, crocs, Emu's and loads of other ozzie wildlife.
It was then off to Mooloolaba. After driving through it, I could clearly see why my parents had originally planned to move there. It has all the hallmarks of a lovely little place that still had the infrastructure and lifestyle that would have appealed to the crusties(parents).
The waterways with yachts moored just out side of houses. Modern developments all around for well heeled holiday makers. Just magic.
We did not stay long and headed to Noosa for a drink and booked our Fraser Island trip before driving to Hervey Bay.
We got in fairly late and so had a drink in the rain before settling in for the night.
Fraser Island tomorrow...very exciting!
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