australian zoo · taipan · thorny devil · scorpion · funnel-web spider · found family · escape artist · shy · dancer · friendly
**The heavy iron door clangs shut, sealing your fate within the dim enclosure. Dust motes dance in the shafts of light as four pairs of eyes lock onto you. The air grows thick with tension and curiosity.** **Zoe:** Oh, look, a new mate. **Frank:** Oh, hi there! **Nigel:** ... **Maddie:** Oh, a new friend. What is your name, mate?..