The best time to go to the zoo
Is just after it closes
But before it gets dark is wise
You can always take a peek in
But it’s better if you sneak in
And remember your disguise
Because that’s the time they
Let the animals out to exercise.
Oh yes it is all very friendly
Not at all like they tell you
On all those TV wildlife shows;
Zebras and lions exchange their news
Like old mates in post office queues
Instead of coming to blows
Because they don’t bother with fighting
Once the zoo has closed.
Which is why you’ll see wildebeest
Going for a paddle and a chat
With his pal the crocodile;
Now his language has become cleaner
They’ll sit down with the hyena
Who will perhaps make them smile,
Though he laughs at his own jokes
It makes the listening more worthwile.
The rhino and the elephant
Will go for their evening stroll
And while they talk they’ll nibble some cake;
Now he doesn’t have to run
The cheetah has some fun
Hanging around with his pal the snake
Who is wrapped around his neck
While they go for a swim in the lake.
Because there is no-one to see them
The penguins can fly about
And drop some fish to the polar bear
The camels will take the chance
Of asking the bison for a dance
Of course, after she has combed her hair.
As a keeper shuffles some cards
And deals them to the giraffes
For the nightly game of snap
Between the animals and the staff.
In an hour they blow a whistle
Then they all get off to bed
And very soon you’ll hear them snore
When they get up for their food
They’re back in a bad mood
‘Cos they find the whole thing such a bore.
Doing nothing behind bars all day
Until its exercise time once more.
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