John likes to say “We are a civilised people, and we believe in having a siesta.” So afternoons are generally free at the Summits.

Since we have the joy of being accompanied by a young child, we decided to visit the splendid Rockhampton Zoo.

No zoo is complete without a meerkat or 10.

Of course there are always the monkeys to delight the humans – or is it the other way around?

There is a sign that says humans share 99% of their DNA with chimps. This is out of date information that bolsters the evolution narrative. A recent study which compared the full human genome with that of chimpanzees put the figure at a much lower 85%

The zoo features a number of native Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos and emus.

To remind visitors that everything in Australia is out to kill you, there is a not so friendly saltwater crocodile, a native to this tropical region.

I highly recommend the Rockhampton Zoo as a place for a leisurely wander.