In fact, this year Hobart actually had its biggest dumping of snow in thirty years. The snow even reached the sea level once and so the capital was considered 'Snowbart' for that occasion. This rare happening of snow being at such a level meant that Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, which is at Brighton, a half an hour drive north of Hobart, became the winter wonderland and it was an fabulous sight to watch.
All the permanent dwellers like wombats, quolls, koalas, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos and many amazing natives who call this Sanctuary to be their home were for the first time experiencing snow & this sight of how these animals reacted to nature was something that was amazing to see. There was a mob of grumpy and cold kangaroos who were very much keen for getting their breakfast. There was a wombat who started to run around biting the snow & tumbling and toppling in excitement as she was unable to figure out what exactly was happening. Then there were the devils, who were pretty unsure & lifted their paws for trying and figuring out this unusual substance, which they thought the staff working in the Sanctuary had put. The emus seemed to be busy pecking at the snow & then thought of eating the snowman, which were built by the keepers. Yes, only the emus can do this. Nowhere could the clever echinda Randall be seen. They were probably hiding away underground.
However, the main animals that reacted in craziest fashion were the human beings. Yes, the keepers were being a bit goofy. There were Christmas carols, snowball fights, dancing and also some attempt at tobogganing on hill side.
Although there is no need of saying, Tasmania just reassured everyone what a great place it is. Many of the travellers who stayed in a Budget Accommodation in Hobart nearby the Sanctuary had said that they were lucky enough to have got this opportunity of seeing this Sanctuary in such a magical setting and that they hope to see more snow next year!
