Burford (England) - Together with his owner, golden retriever Max went on a trip to the local zoo in Burford near Oxford. There, the dog encountered numerous animals that he had never seen before.

Dog owner Molly took her four-legged friend to the zoo for the first time, as she reported on her TikTok channel "mollykilbs".

The dog's reactions in the extensive zoo and park landscape of the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens caught the attention of many viewers.

Molly's video shows Max encountering penguins, lizards, lions, tortoises, rhinos and lemurs. Each individual animal seems to inspire him more and more.

Max showed so much interest in what he had experienced that many users immediately shared their joy with the golden retriever. With over 2.3 million views and 189,000 likes, the clip went viral on TikTok .

"Best day ever," Molly wrote on her video, emphasizing how much the beautiful outing with her puppy meant to her.

Some viewers commented that Golden Retrievers are particularly friendly and social - which could mean that they appreciate a trip to the zoo even more than other dog breeds.

Scientists largely agree that most dogs are able to differentiate between species, which should make Max's reactions even more interesting.

Many users praised the video as a touching example of the gentle nature of Golden Retrievers.