And all things for their trek were held

Within their cargo pants.

Among the group, a jolly chap—

A red-head named Eugene,

A photographer of wildlife

Came slathered in sunscreen.

One thing the tourists did not know—

This was a staged charade

Of the lion, rhino, hippo,

Warthog, zebra cavalcade.

The big game had agreements

That were drafted for their cause.

Each play and drill was outlined

And recorded as by-laws.

The toss to start the big game’s game

Employed their mascot quail.

And when he landed on his head,

The ref would yell out, “Tail!”

The lion and the hippo then