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ZOO DO'S and DON'T DO'S

Barrel of monkeys There are things you should consider
While you are at the zoo,
For as you watch the monkey,
The monkey's watching you.

At dinner when you tell your mom,
"The monkey's a disgrace."
The monkey talks about the kid
With mustard on his face.


The elephant weaves and wobbles,
It seems the beast is drunk
But he thinks you look dopey since
You didn't wear your trunk.

The hyena cage is fun to watch
They point and laugh with glee.
Don't let it bother you a bit
That you're the one they see.

Elephant
Ostrich
Of course you stare in terror at
The mean old grizzly bear.
While he looks back in horror at
The silly hat you wear.

The ostrich, a big ugly bird
That lays humongous eggs
Might be watching and observing,
"That kid has skinny legs."

So be on your best behavior
And mind your Ps and Qs
Or we might see your picture on
The cover of Zoo News.

—Grandpa Tucker
Copyright ©1996 by Bob Tucker

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