First corporate film of my TV journalism career titled ‘Australia Beyond Kangaroo & Cricket’, in the capacity of associate producer, at that time. I had to preview shooting footage provided by Australian embassy. While selecting video shots of Kangaroo, something about hopping Kangaroo touched my heart. I longed to meet my darling Kangaroo in person, in Australia. But not enough money to fulfill my desire.
Years passed by, yet my love for Kangaroo didn’t fade. In the meantime, my savings grew and I was ready to fund my Australia visit. First thing I told my travel agency was to fix my meeting with kangaroo and that had to be on top of itinerary. I was sounding crazy to agency people but they knew I was serious and it had to be my way.
Within few days I landed in Sydney and next day I was set to have my dream date with Kangaroo. It was fixed at Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney. I was told, I could meet Kangaroo, hold him and talk heart to heart with him.
And, that special moment arrived. No more wait. One person was standing outside gate waiting for me and next moment I was holding my adorable Kangaroo. Quite a feel.
Kangaroo is Australia’s national animal, with velvety soft skin, reddish brown color and short forelegs, can run at a speed of 60km per hour. Isn’t it pretty fast! And a vegan, Kangaroo eats only plant matter like heath plants and grass.
After spending lot of fun time with many other Kangaroo friends inside park, I bid goodbye to all. Got Kangaroo souvenir that sits on my study table, since my Australia visit.
In wildlife park, there were around 1700 animals from different Aussie species. I visited whole park, for me, it was a learning experience and unique one, too. More so with another Aussie icon, Koala. Caressing cutie Koala was like caressing small baby, so beautiful, so silky soft, so shy, so lazy, all the time just clung on to eucalyptus branch and indulged in eating out its leaves. Wow!
What a wonderful experience! I think kangaroos are so cute and koalas too. I have stroked both, but never held them – I imagine the kangaroo would kick quite a bit 🙂
True Ali Kangaroo is hard to hold.
So nice to read about your love for our furry little guys (we are Australian) who we take for granted and even eat, well some people do. So glad you were able to meet him, you can come visit us anytime to meet more
Thank you dear friend.
What a cute date! Much better looking than some of the dates I’ve been on 🙂
Smile on my face while reading your comment.
What a perfect date. Hope you both had fun 😀 Kangaroos are so cute and so are koalas. I have seen kangaroo here but no koala bears in real 🙁 You are looking nice as ever 🙂
Thank you Heraa.
ah the animals look so sweet. would also love to visit Australia and see a kangaroo up close!
Adorable kangaroo, indeed.
yes, i love kangaroo
Wow such a cute experience, I’m yet to see Kangaroo from this close though I have seen them in a zoo from a little far off. I’m sure they’re lovely and hope to meet them like you did 🙂
You should do so Shivani.
Awesome post. Hope you enjoyed your visit to Australia
Enjoyed immensely Yogita.
Great post
What an amazing experience, to get to stroke a kangaroo and a koala! I would love to get this chance at some point in my life 😉
You will certainly have it if you wish.
It’s always been a dream of mine to interact with wild animals like this! Very cute!
They are so lovable Sara.
My favorite animal are kangaroos! I’m so jealous you got so close to one!
Pleased to know that kangaroo is your fav animal.
That would be a dream come true for me. I would love to be that close to both a kangaroo and Koala bear!
Cherish your dream Amy.
Wow this is so cool. I want to hug a koala too! So lucky
If you want so than You can do so.
I’ve never seen a Kangaroo in person before, it looks soooo sweet and cute, i am so in love.
So adorable indeed.
This looks like such a fun experience! Such lovely animals.
Absolutely so Erin.
This is the cutest thing ever! I did that once in Australia!
Delighted knowing your experience.
Looks like you are having a great time with Kangaroo and Koala. I will be heading to Australia in June so is my turn to play with these animals too. Can’t wait.
So happy to know about your travel plan to Australia.
The Australian fauna is really a dream for me I am in love with, as I envy you for this wonderful experience!
Live your dream Cristina.
That is so cute. I love animals too and I would love to meet kangaroo one day too. Your blog inspires me and makes my travel passion grow
Thank you for your kind words.
How fun! I’ve only met a kangaroo once and they are such cute animals.
Great fun indeed meeting cute kangaroo.
Oh wow, what a fun experience – it is always amazing to get to see your favourite animals close up!
An experience to relish for life.
Such a cute and fun idea. I have never seen a kangaroo and this makes me wanna go and see them too!
You will cherish such moment.
Oh wow, this is too cute. Such a fun and great experience you had to hold a kangaroo.
Truly so.
Ah how amazing to be able to get so close! what an experience
Indeed amazing Amy.
I have a fascination with visiting wildlife parks and would love to visit this place and see in person.
Wildlife parks are all fun with close encounter with animals.
This looks like it would be so awesome! I would love to be able to see a kangaroo up close like this.
Cuddling kangaroo up close is awesome feel.
How amazing! you make one of your dreams come true! I’m happy for you and I wish to koow more about your adventure in Australia!
Thank you Nati.
Hope you enjoyed your visit to Australia.lovely article!
I greatly enjoyed my Australia trip.