Not-so-deadly Australian Animals

So as to make sure that Australia had more than just dangerous, deadly animals (like crocs, snakes and jellyfish), we visited a place near Melbourne named the "Healesville Sanctuary". This place was a cross between a zoo and a safari park - set in a natural bushland environment where paths wind through different habitat areas showcasing wallabies, kangaroos, lizards and over 200 native bird varieties.

The highlights included seeing koalas close-up (Lesley's favourite), watching swimming platypus and attending the "Birds of Prey Show" - a thrilling aerial display demonstrating the magnificent flight and hunting skills of Australian species such as the Wedge-tailed Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Black Breasted Buzzard and Barn Owl.