What's an image you get when you picture Australia? Many images pop into my mind and among them is of course: The Kangaroo. I got to see my very first Kangaroo at the Wildlife Currumbin Sanctuary. But first when one enters the sanctuary the are greeted by an entourage of Lorikeet birds that will fly and sit on your head and grope your hair with their feet. They make such beautiful noises as they fly around and entertain the guests.
I continued on through the zoo to see one of Australia's beloved animals the Koala. They are so adorable but very vicious if need be, but they are the laziest animals ever. They sleep in the cracks of trees and in between branches. They literally sleep all day and munch on some leaves in between naps. What a life!
I saw an array of other Australian animals, such as the Tasmanian devil, dingos, and crocodiles. But of course I was most excited to see the kangaroo. I knew what to expect, being subjected to Winnie the Poo all my life prepared me to see the real deal. Their pouch is a back pocket sown on their front side, and Kanga randomly pulls out scissors or Roo's lunch (yes I'm being sarcastic). They are really soft and laid back animals. Their joey's make a tight fit as they usually hang out in the pouch upside down with their feet and tail hanging out. They usually hang out in the shade staying cool. When they stand up its such a cool sight, their feet are so massive, connected to an ankle of steel, so when they do hop off its takes about 5 seconds to move from point A to B. I was scared to pet one at first, with her not knowing me and scared I would come to close to her young, but it was not like that at all. She let me touch them and get really close.
They are magnificent creatures and I totally want one.
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