ATTENTION

Dear readers,

I have switched to Wordpress. I will no longer be using this website. Instead, you can read all my old post and the new ones on www.inevetablefate.wordpress.com. I hope you like it, I sure do!

Sincerely,
Jameela Al-Nakkas 

Australia Zoo!

WOOHOO!

Home of the Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo is located in Queensland, one hour drive from where I'm staying. Of course, I went to see it!

First of all, the feelings I had on my way were so messed up I felt weird, like I was about to take a test! Anxious and nervous because I have been watching Steve on Animal Planet for as long as I can remember! His passion towards animals (especially crocodiles) was so inspiring to me and I have always wanted to meet him. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2006.

When I got there, I could not believe my eyes! I was there, standing where Steve, a childhood hero once stood! I was so overwhelmed I had to fight back my tears. I am in the place I've always wished to visit!

The zoo is spectacular. All the animals were active and curious about the visitors! There were playgrounds, diners, cafes, and gift shops everywhere. Posters and statues were in every single corner, which were cool to pose next to. Shows were on through out the day as well as animal encounters and volunteers to answer your questions.

Apart from me being obsessed with being there, it was such an educational trip and it made such an impact on me to see some rare animals and I got to know how I can help to save them. So over all, the place is a haven for animal lovers, an adventure for families and kids and an educational hot-spot for those wanting to know more about animals.

The Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve is being threatened by strip mining. Click on the link to learn about how you can Save Steve's Place.

I'll leave you now with some pictures that I took at different parts of the zoo such as Tiger Temple (my favorite!), ElephantAsia, Roo Haven, the Crocoseum, and many more! (Click on the picture to zoom in).

Blogging at last!

I missed this!

Dear readers,

I apologize for not posting anything for a while, but I hope you understand that I was in over my head with things to do since I got to Brisbane, Australia. I will make sure to post whenever I can.

First, I keep getting asked "How is studying vet?!". The thing is, as an International Student I have to take a Foundation Year. So right now I am taking biology, chemistry, maths, academic English and behavioral science. Not YET studying vet, just to make things clear.

Anyways, I am loving Brisbane. The biodiversity here is breath-taking, and I haven't seen all of it yet! I'm seriously enjoying the weather, though it can be unpredictable. The people are really nice, super friendly and the other students with me in Foundation Year are too. I am the only person that is studying veterinary science (as I know, I don't know everyone). I'm desperate to get to know other students who are wanting to study vet it's pathetic. lol.

Lastly, I wanted to tell you all something exciting! I have signed up to the RSPCA's UQ Veterinary Science Students Program. It is a volunteering program for students who are studying vet (obviously) where they can do some work at the RSPCA shelter and farm. I'm so excited to start it is making me count the days! Hopefully I'll be able to share this experience with you all!

Note: most pictures are taken at Roma Street Parklands.