At the Zoo (first animal in)

8 year old: What are these maps?
Parent: Well, the red shows where in the world flamingos actually live.
8 year old: Why do they live in those places.
Parent: Well I think it might be because all those place are hot and damp, so there’s water, they like water.
8 year old: It’s not red where we live.
Parent: No, they don’t normally live in England.
8 year old: So why are they here.
Parent: Well, people brought them here, built them this enclosure, and they get fed everyday.
8 year old: Oh…
8 year old: So they’re trapped.
Parent: Um..well…yes…I suppose they are.
8 year old: >>wanders off giggling to herself<<

Paul Greer