Steve Irwin Day at Aus Zoo

Each year since Steve Irwin's death, the Australia Zoo has hosted a day called, what else: "Steve Irwin Day", where they have special activities, shows and focus on their passion and mission of wildlife conservation.

I found out that one of my fellow Texas girls, Bryn and her cute kiddo's were headed there this year, so me and my three decided to join them.  Even though it was a random Monday we were still expecting the worst of crowds, but to our amazement and pleasure, it was hardly any more crowded than a regular weekend!

On our way to the big show with Guy Sebastian (winner of Australian Idol) and the Irwin family feeding the crocs with Beau Bridges (Bindi's co-star in the recent Free Willy sequel) and the Sea Shepherd, we got the nicest surprise: a sleeping baby wombat was being carried back to it's home.  Oh my gosh, do they let you have these things as pets here??  It was the cutest thing I've ever seen and I want one!

The show was fun, as usual, and from our vantage point, we were able to personally welcome the asian elephants into the arena.

Later we went to pet the kangaroos and enjoyed feeding them too.

On our way the kids recognized the "recycling tiger" and had to pose for a pic.

Marin & Garrett

On our way we stopped to pet a koala

Caden wanted to see the snakes and wombats, so that's where we headed before heading out.  It was our last visit to the zoo before our passes ran out, so I'm so glad we went.  Thanks Bryn for the great idea!

Before we left, Marin had to stop to give Bindi and Bob Bob a quick hug.