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 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.