In a previous post about our recent trip to Brisbane I mentioned we went to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary...
This is a pictorial look at the rest of the trip up the river and other animals we got to see that day.

We caught the ferry at 10am and gosh what a glorious day it was!!!

These next few photos are of the Brisbane River (indigenous name Maiwar). It's the longest river in South East Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane.

I found it to be extremely pretty with some of the banks seemingly being planted for the pleasure of the people traveling up the river.

We passed lots of people doing water activities on jet skis, canoes and several school rowing teams.

I was accompanied on the ferry by my gorgeous daughter Amy, extremely special grandson Micaiah, and wonderful sister @kiwideb!!!

After an hour and a bit on the ferry, which had quite a comical narrative going on, we arrived at the Koala Sanctuary.

We all needed the loo by this stage and found a map board to tell us where to go.... well I have to tell you, there was a lot of toing and froing before we eventually found the loo... I have to say our map reading skills where not on point!!!

The next stop was the Kangaroo enclosure where we were able to pat them....

Just look at that face!!!! You just have to love them!!!
I believe these are Wallabies because Kangaroos are much bigger reaching heights of up to 2 meters tall and weighing up to 91 kilos.
Wallabies only reach 1 meter tall and weigh up to around 24 kilos.

This little female had a Joey in her pouch... you can see the babies tail sticking out ... so cute!!!

I was intrigued by their feet.. you can see that they are able to hold things in the hands well and imagine what damage that back foot could do if it kicked you!!!

Moving along....

Monitor Lizard

These are carnivores so eat insects, birds, eggs and smaller reptiles etc...

This is a water Monitor ... also a carnivore so similar diet but they like eating Kermit too...

Tawny Frogmouth

Just take a look at this freaky little guy... isn't he adorable!!!
Though he looks like an owl, he is not an owl. He is a Nightjar.
He is nocturnal and sits silently on his perch waiting for his victims to wander along then he pounces down on them.
He eats mice, insects and frogs.

Dingo

Micaiah got to pat the Dingo... he was pretty pleased!

Koala Bears

Except they aren't bears and we were told that they are to be called just KOALAS!!!

At this point my camera battery went flat so I don't have any more photos to share but I'm sure @kiwideb will do a post at some stage and share any photos she has.

We had such a lovely time wandering around the park.

I hope you enjoyed coming for a look around with me.

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