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RJ and Dad took a trip to the aquarium on the weekend. Lots of exploring, ten rides up and down in the lift, and a bit of confusion over which of the 10 sharks is really called, “Sharky”.

RJ introduces me to one of his best mates at the aquarium, "Sharky".

According to RJ, the most interesting thing in this tank was the equipment the staff uses to feed the fish.

Surprisingly, the lift is a big attraction with our kids. (Insert elevator music here).

The sea lions have gone! No more sea lions! We now have a HUGE coral reef tank instead.

Okay, we've seen everything, we're outta here, bye!!!

RJ: Mum says I can go swimming with the whale sharks.

Dad: Okay then. We might have to wait a while to get there.

RJ: Yes. I am a good swimmer now. I’m very fast.

Dad: That would be lots of fun.

RJ: And there will be a great white shark there too.

Dad: Uh oh. Not good. Wouldn’t he eat you?

RJ: No. I’m bringing my toy one. He wants to meet the whale sharks too. But I need help.

Dad: What kind of help?

RJ: I need to make a rope so he can swim along with me. Let’s try with paper and some tape.

Conversation between RJ and LR in the back seat:

RJ: Sharks like to eat big animals.
LR: Not really big animals.
RJ: They do too! They like turtles and seals and people. And even crocodiles.
LR: They can’t eat crocodiles.
RJ: Can too!
LR: No they can’t. They’re too big.
RJ: They can eat baby crocodiles.
LR: Baby crocodiles live in the river, silly. Sharks don’t go there.
RJ: Bull sharks do.