Someone told me it's all happening at the zoo;
I do believe it,
I do believe it's true
Mmm-mm-mmm
Mmm-mm-mmmm-mm
Whoa whoa whoa
Mmm-mm-mmmm-mm

Its a light-and-tumble journey from the East Side to the park;
Just a fine, fancy ramble to the zoo
But you can take the crosstown bus if it's rainin' or it's cold,
And the animals will love it if you'll do...
(If you'll do, now...)

(Clap, clap
clap, clap)

Something tells me it's all happening at the zoo.
I do believe it;
(small laugh) I do believe it's true
Mmm-mm-mmm
Mmm-mm-mmmm-mm
Whoa whoa whoa
Mmm-mm-mmmm-mm

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,
Vision's blocked, as you can see, and hamsters turn on frequently
Guess you'll have to come and see (yelling in the background)
At the zoo
At the zoo
At the zoo
At the zoo
At the zoo