They’re making tracks

SEE frogs, turtles, lizards, a crocodile, a six-foot goanna and a python at the Pakenham Show, courtesy of Animal Tracks.
Andrew and Steph McKenzie run the mobile zoo and Gembrook based wildlife sanctuary, and the show first-timers are excited to be part of the action.
“We are locals and love to support our shire,” Ms McKenzie said.
Show-goers will get the chance to take photos with the animals and the python will only be available for photo purposes only.
Photographs will cost between $6 and $15, with packages also available for those keen on purchasing more than one.
A range of other animals call the Animal Tracks sanctuary home, including birds, a quoll and other mammals such as wallabies and sugar gliders.
The McKenzies are looking forward to welcoming emus to add to the mix, and will be getting two baby emus in the next few days.
Mr McKenzie, who has a background in biology, will be doing the animal demonstrations and specialises in reptiles, whereas Ms McKenzie specialises more in mammals and will be doing the photography work.
Ms McKenzie said the aim of their sanctuary and mobile zoo was to educate the children.
“Let them experience and appreciate what we’ve got out here,” she said.