Longleat, Lions, Hippos, Postman Pat, and a Baby Giraffe.













Longleat was another magical component in the perfect holiday. Imagine seeing a Giraffe just one week old or cruising by hippos, the most dangerous animal of all? Can you conceive the joy of Grandparents given the privelige of seeing the wonderment in Grace and Jack's eyes.
It doesn't get much better.

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