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

The monkeys stand for honesty,
Giraffes are insincere,
And the elephants are kindly but
They're dum
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