In our job we do get to do some fun things and probably experience things that everyday people don't.
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But one experience I had earlier this year, which you too can do at the Shoalhaven Zoo, was one of the highlights of the year for me.
With spring traditionally a time across the animal world when new offspring arrive, it was amazing to be able to visit Shoalhaven Zoo at North Nowra and get up close and personal with some of it's new arrivals, two very cute marmoset monkey babies.
I was poked, prodded, preened, sat on, jumped over and even 'peed' on and gee it was fantastic.
Here's my visit.
The common marmoset babies were born just prior to the latest COVID lockdown, and at the time, back in October, were just 12 weeks of age and were just starting to step off and explore on their own.
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With the zoo back in full operation after being closed due to COVID restrictions, it was the first time the general public was able to see these two amazing little monkeys.
Then weighing just 78 grams, at birth they were only 20 grams.
Zookeeper Kira McBeath who works with the marmosets admits it is "one of the coolest jobs in the world."
"The job does have its perks and one of them is being able to work with these beautiful guys and being able to have a connection with them," she said.
"They are just so engaging, inquisitive, friendly creatures. And they do love to play."
There are in fact three generations in the enclosure, mother and father and children from last year's arrivals.
"They are a very communal family," Kira said, which is known as a troop.
"Dad primarily does a lot of the parenting carrying the new babies around," she said.
"Mum, of course, feeds them and then usually dad takes them back.
"Now they are getting older, they are stepping off their parents' backs and even exploring a little on their own.
"Their brothers and sisters are now also often carrying them around on their backs."
Marmosets are native to South America, and live in the upper canopy of forest trees, feeding on insects, fruit, leaves, tack, sap, and gum and can live up to 16 years of age in the wild.
"They are beautifully camouflaged for their surroundings, including an orange colouration under their fur," Kira said.
A full grown female marmoset weighs 450 grams, bigger than the male of the species which is usually around 380 grams.
Marmosets can breed twice a year, with gestation being 148 days, or between four and a half to five months.
Interestingly, they usually have twins and can often be triplets. Single births are in fact rare.
Incredibly you can also get inside the enclosure at the Shoalhaven Zoo and have an experience with the marmosets when you take part in the Monkey Madness experience.
And having spent some time inside with these incredible little creatures, it is something you won't forget in a hurry.
"They love interacting with new people, new things, shining things, are intuitive and love to see what you've got. They love perfume and really just love people," Kira said.
"They are happy to meet new people - we've had a bit of a break due to COVID, but if you come down to the zoo there are also plenty of other babies you can check out across the complex, particularly in the farmyard."