For those of you who don’t know…I love animals. I love the zoo and in fact was in Florida on business years ago and actually dragged Janet Savoie to Animal Kingdom for one hour to look at a giant anteater. Yes I know that is crazy but if you are a frequent reader of the blog you already knew that.
Let’s try and get creative today. If you were GUARANTEED NOT TO GET HURT and had the opportunity to play with any animal, regardless of size, how dangerous they are and where they live what would it be and why?
For me it would be a kangaroo. They seem so playful and frankly I love how they hop around. Not sure how intelligent they are so, I don’t know if I could toss a ball and have them chase it, but I would love to play around with a kangaroo.
We have an animal shelter in Texas that takes in orphan animals and once in awhile I am fortunate to get in the cage with a kangaroo. He isn’t that big and since his trainer is there it doesn’t really count.
I am sure you have been at the zoo and said, “They are really cute. I would love to cuddle with that animal.”
What animal would you choose and why?
I look forward to your comments.
Patricia Wakim says:
I would want a Panda as a pet – they seem so cute and cuddly!!
Mike MacLeod says:
Since you promised I wouldn’t get hurt, I’d like to jump on the back of a crocodile to see just how strong those suckers are!!
Stephenie King Gordon says:
I have good news for you Merrill! When you come to GA, you can go to the Kangaroo Conservation Center. it’s about 45 minutes away from downtown, and you can view the biggest Kangaroo population outside of Australia!
http://www.kangaroocenter.com/
Tobey Belsky says:
A Tiger or Lion. Just because I could.
Merrill Dubrow says:
Stephenie,
Thanks for the email and suggestion. Don’t laugh I actually called them a few years ago to see where they are located – I just didn’t have time to go but planning to this November during Thanksgiving week with the kids.
Thanks again.
Merrill
Bill Neal says:
An Osprey – They spend their lives fishing and raising their young. They take winter vacations in Florida or South America. Plus they are magnificent in flight and don’t take any crap off of any other bird in their area of operations.
Naomi Walters says:
A wart hog – they are so ugly they are cute. We saw the baby ones in the wild in Botswana. When they run around they look like radio control cars out of control! They made us all laugh.
Merrill Dubrow says:
Naomi,
With all the lovable animals your choice is a Wart Hog? When I think of a Wart Hog – I think of a snorting, drooling animal. Wow – I think I need to go to Botswana to see one of these in the wild!
Merrill