When the kids were younger, we would watch "Crocodile Hunter" every Saturday morning as a family, and then watch it every other time we saw it was on TV. To say the least, we were HUGE fans! We were also all a little sad when we found out our favorite snake and crocodile wrangler died. Saturday mornings were not going to be the same!
So when we were telling the kids that we were looking at moving to Indonesia, we were getting them excited by telling them of all the places we could take them because of our awesome travel allowance. The one place that got them really excited was Australia Zoo!
So the day after Christmas, the reality of seeing Steve Irwin's Zoo came to be for all of us. We were super excited!
When we got to the information desk where you signed up for a private tour, Robert Irwin was standing there. (He is the little guy with the white blond hair.)
(I am finally in civilization and can fix this post!!!)
We then went to the Crocasium to watch the feeding of the crocodiles. Bindi was the first act in the show. She fed the elephants then did five of her musical numbers for the crowd.
Because it was during the school break in Australia, the Irwin family was at the zoo. Teri had family in from the states, so the VIP area was pretty full. Wes was also there. :)
After the bird and reptile show, the Irwin family came out to feed the crocs!
Wes is the one in the water.
Teri feeding the crocodile.
Bindi taking her turn.
Because we couldn't see these famous crocs, I took a picture of the sign. They were hiding underwater.
Kids in front of Steve.
Having some fun with dad! :)
In the kangaroo area, we all got to feed the kangaroo's and even saw a few joey's.
Dad didn't feed the kangaroos. He just held the umbrellas.
The Australia Zoo was AWESOME! It had always been a dream of ours to go and see it when the kids were younger. (Like they are way old now! ha ha) It was also a little sad being there and knowing that our favorite croc hunter is no longer here. We will always remember our Saturday mornings, sitting on the couch in the living room, watching Steve's show as a family. This was definitely one of the best highlights of our Christmas vacation in Australia!(I am finally in civilization and can fix this post!!!)
We then went to the Crocasium to watch the feeding of the crocodiles. Bindi was the first act in the show. She fed the elephants then did five of her musical numbers for the crowd.
Because it was during the school break in Australia, the Irwin family was at the zoo. Teri had family in from the states, so the VIP area was pretty full. Wes was also there. :)
After the bird and reptile show, the Irwin family came out to feed the crocs!
Teri feeding the crocodile.
Bindi taking her turn.
Because we couldn't see these famous crocs, I took a picture of the sign. They were hiding underwater.
Kids in front of Steve.
Having some fun with dad! :)
In the kangaroo area, we all got to feed the kangaroo's and even saw a few joey's.
Dad didn't feed the kangaroos. He just held the umbrellas.
This building is "Steve's Lair" from the Crocodile Hunter: Croc Files show. It was cool to see in person what we have always seen on TV.
This was Steve's tree house. Many times on the show he swung off this and into the river below.
This was Steve's tree house. Many times on the show he swung off this and into the river below.
Mersades and her favorite animal.
The Irwin's. I believe a local made this and dedicated it after the death of Steve.
Croc's Rule!
Robin
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