Day as a zoo keeper - Cuddling meerkats and lemurs!

The second part of the day started with the ring tailed lemurs. They had 3 and they are very cheeky. Their fur is really soft and I love their expressions.

Ring Tail Lemur

Coming

We got to feed them. They love banana but aren't too keen on spinach or strawberries it seems.

Lunch

They are so soft.

Where's the food?

Looks a little drunk

Mom liked this part more than the first. She is a fan of these guys and was very happy stroking and feeding them. (I don't think she was really enjoying herself before this so I was glad she liked it at the end.)

Mom finally getting into it

Dad and his new model

Yum, spinach

Apple. Hmmmmm!

I think they were having a good chat

They love banana.

That position does nothing for his figure

Chatting

Mom loves these guys

Spotted

The last part of the zoo keeper part was cuddling the meerkats!!!!!!!

Little cuddle

We sat and they could climb and snuggle and whatever they wanted. They had little harnesses on, just to make sure they didn't run off. But they were quite happy sitting and relaxing on our laps. Or shoulders. The one we cuddled really liked to use Dad as a lookout post.

Hello!

Using Dad for lookout

Likes climbing

Interesting.

Little snuggle

Mom was also a great fan of these. He seemed to really like her and after a little fuss settled in for a mommy cuddle.

Saying hello

He felt safe with mom

So had a nap

There was another group with you on a meerkat experience. Their meerkat was super chilled out. She just lay and wanted her belly rubbed.

This one was a very laid back

Still napping

He got on with Kerry too

It's a tough world.

Hiding

Peep-a-boo

Posing

There were 2 others in the enclosure nearby with 2 younger ones. They are hoping to add them to the cuddling meerkats. Craig couldn't resist teasing them. They are so curious, it did make it easy to do so.

Craig teasing again

Hello!

We took a picnic for lunch (I got some tasty snacks to add in) and sat in the sun.  It was lovely.

Picnic!