Someone told me
It's all happening at the zoo

I do believe it

I do believe it's true

It's a light and tumble journey
From the East Side to the park

Just a fine and fancy ramble
To the zoo
But you can take the crosstown bus
If it's raining or it's cold
And the animals will love it
If you do

Somethin' tells me
It's all happening at the zoo

I do believe it

I do believe it's true

The monkeys stand for honesty
Giraffes are insincere
And the elephants are kindly but
They're dumb
Orangutans are skeptical
Of changes in their cages
And the zookeeper is very fond of rum

Zebras are reactionaries
Antelopes are missionaries
Pigeons plot in secrecy
And hamsters turn on frequently
What a gas
You gotta come and see
At the zoo

At the zoo

At the zoo

At the zoo