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 a 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