Someone told me It's all happening at the zoo I do believe it, I do believe it's true Well, 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 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 zoo keeper is very fond of rum Zebras are reactionaries Antelopes are missionaries Pigeons plot in secrecy Hamsters turn on frequently What a gas, you gotta come and see At the zoo, at the zoo, at the zoo