Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo I do believe it I do believe its true Mmm-mmm-mm-m Mmm-mmm-mm Ohh ohh ohh Mmm-Mmm-mmm
Its a light and tumble journey from the East Side to the park Just a fine a fancy ramble to the zoo But you can take a crosstown bus if it's raining or it's cold And the animals will love it if you do If you do now
Something tells me it's all happening at the Zoo I do believe it I do believe it's true Mmm-mmm-mm-m Mmm-mmm-mm Ohh Ohh Ohh Mmm-Mmm-mm
The monkeys stand for honesty Giraffes are insincere The Elephants are kindly but they're dumb Orangutangs are skeptical of changes in their cages And the zookeeper is very fond of rum
Zebras are reactionaries Antelopes are visionaries Pigeons flocked in secrecy And hamsters turn on frequently What a gas! You gotta come and see At the zoo At the zoo At the zoo At the zoo At the zoo