The animals went in two-by-two for a traveller who was stunned to find a ‘Noah’s Ark’ menagerie in the back garden of his Airbnb.
Alex Zarini was confronted by a wildlife spectacle of nyala, impala and zebra.
The 30-year-old ironworker had only just arrived at an Airbnb near Kruger National Park, South Africa, and couldn’t believe his eyes.
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A video of the spectacle garnered over 40,000 views and nearly 1,300 likes on Instagram, with users comparing it to the religious tale.
“The animals came in a sudden mob through the backyard,” Alex, from Ontario, Canada, told What’s The Jam.

“Then they left just as fast.
“I was shocked and generally speechless when I saw it at first.
“I had been in South Africa for all of an hour when I saw all of them.
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“I just grabbed my phone and started to record because I didn’t want to miss it.
“South Africa is an ultimate destination for wildlife lovers and anybody that wants to have that experience should definitely check it out.”
Viewers loved the spectacle.
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One said: “Are you by any chance building Noah’s Ark?”

Another added: “I wish that was me when I see animals like that in my own backyard.”
While a third said: “Meals on wheels.”
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