Featherdale Wildlife Refuge
Sat. Feb. 18, we went out to Featherdale Wildlife Refuge with Carrie and kids, (Geoff was at an all day conference). We went by train from Strathfield to Doonside, and walked, not knowing is was just a little too far and it was a little to hot, on the way home we went by bus, then train. An adventure in transportation with two kids and two prams!! The refuge had an unique set up with some of the animals able to venture out of their special places and join the people, but they could retreat to where people were not allowed. So we had some up close and personal encounters with emus, kangaroos and koalas, not to mention the occasional snake.
This is Tom getting to know a diamond backed python.
It's true!-- the koalas are very cute and cuddly!
Carrie, Terry and Daniel with an oh so soft koala!!
I think we will adopt this one!--they actually have a foster-a-koala program!! (how 'bout it Patsy???)
Albino ostrich
Funny little penguin sharing space with a feisty ibis.
Terry and Daniel feeding a hot and tired Kangaroo.
Mama kanga with nursing joey.
Flying fox, also known as fruit bat. ( I think, have heard several different versions)
A very hot tasmanian devil. His ears glowed red with the sun behind him!! But the name apparently comes from the sound he makes.
Baby koala in the koala infirmary receiving extra fluids for dehydration, poor baby, but he is in good hands!
On left, mama with joey in pouch, daddy (boomer) on right. They were tired of the humans and turned their backs!
Albino Wallaby
Big crocodile! He did not have the option of wandering with the humans!! Thank goodness!! Big jaws!! And strong tail!
Tom and Linnhe at the train station waiting for the train home after a long, hot, but fun day with the animals!
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