I hate and love zoos. Some I just hate, I guess. But many are very good at what zoos are supposed to be good at: fascinating humans while educating them about animals while being exceptionally mindful of the care of those animals. On that note, Christine and I went for a drive up north yesterday and came across the Australia Reptile Park. We were tired of driving and said What the hell and paid the $24 (!) to get in.
We will be going back. Possibly to work as volunteers.
First, a sign we saw in the park, helpfully illustrating the life cycle of the tasmanian devil (click to enlarge):
In case you didn't get that, kids: