Dec 10 2009
Australian Animal Christmas
Animals are amazing. Regardless of whether or not they’re cute, I find the animal kingdom an amazing thing. At a Christmas party recently, a wildlife display was organised (for the kids). Being a big kid myself, I enjoyed this more than the sit down 3 course lunch 
All the animals that were brought were native to Australia, and all a little ‘rough’ around the edges. These animals are made to complement their environment, and blend in to camouflage themselves.
They say never to photograph children and babies. Well, tame animals are a little easier than in the wild. Still, getting a decent photograph was a little challenging.
First up is the Bearded Dragon, which to most people just looks like another lizard. I think he (or she) is pretty cute:
Next up is an animal I had never seen in real life before. This Tawny Frogmouth was so tame!
Finally, they left the ‘best’ until last. Well, maybe the cutest. This is a 1 year old orphaned wombat. I was surprised at how wiry his fur was.
It was such a fun experience. I thoroughly enjoyed “playing” with the animals. Not sure I’ll become Dr Doolittle anytime soon though!
