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Would you like to meet a cute Koala? <\/span><\/div>\n
Each year we house tennis players competing at the Australian Open. <\/span><\/div>\n
They don’t often take time out from their busy on court schedules <\/span><\/div>\n
to see the sights, <\/span>but this year we managed a day at <\/span><\/div>\n
Healesville Sanctuary, <\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
a zoo specialising in Australian animals. <\/span><\/div>\n
Here are some of their photos…<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n
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May I introduce you to this cute koala called Benny,<\/span><\/div>\n
 he is the star of the Magic Moments<\/span><\/div>\n
at the Healesville Sanctuary.<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n


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Magic Moments are an up-close and personal experience with a animal (choice of kangaroos, koalas, dingoes and echnidnas)<\/span> <\/span>inside their enclosure. The Keeper is there to tell you all about the animal and answer any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whilst Kangaroos might be the iconic Australian animal, it is the koala which  has the most appeal for our American guests.<\/span><\/div>\n


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Benny, is a male koala, about five years old. <\/span>You can see his brown scent gland in the centre of his chest which is the bald patch on his skin. <\/span><\/div>\n

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We don’t often spot koalas in the wild. As you can see they are well camouflaged amongst the bamboo. It was a real treat to get this close to them. Not that Benny was at all perturbed by our group!<\/span><\/div>\n

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<\/span>Koalas are always very laid back but Benny was particularly relaxed the day we visited. <\/span>He was not putting on any show for anyone, International visiting athletes, or not!<\/span>

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Oh my goodness just look at that koala’s…. fingernails! <\/span><\/div>\n
The koalas paws help with gripping and climbing<\/span>…<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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To be continued…<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Photo credits: Irina Falconi<\/a> and Shelby Rogers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
If you would like to read more about our involvement with <\/span>the <\/span>Australian Open<\/b> tennis you might enjoy:<\/span><\/div>\n
Crazy Tennis Mum <\/a>– housing a tennis player<\/span><\/div>\n
Anyone for Tennis?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
 Have a great week!<\/span>

<\/span>Linking with:<\/span>
 Alphabe Thursday<\/a> Thank you to Jenny Matlock<\/span>
K is for Kool Koala<\/span>

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Thank you to Eileen for the <\/span>Saturday Critters<\/a> meme<\/span><\/div>\n
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Our World Tuesday<\/a><\/div>\n
Thank you to all the hosts Arija, Gattina, Lady D, Sylvia, Sandy, Jennifer<\/span><\/div>\n

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