Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo

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

If you do, now

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

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