A Close Encounter

My uncle, for my birthday, takes me to the local zoo.
I want to see the tigers and the baby kangaroo!
There's loads of stuff to do here; which mammal to see first?
I'm so very excited that I feel like I might burst!
First, a very handsome camel is majestic yet aloof;
then some cheerful dolphins splash me; glad I have my waterproof!
Ten orangutans are playing on some rope that has been strung;
we sit and watch an emu, tending to her precious young.
We see a gorgeous possum, in impressive form;
then cool down in the reptile house, because it's getting warm.
OH NO! There are some cobras, slithering around!
I leave, and see an antelope, racing over ground.
Over at the aviary, which is quite chaotic,
we see some rare namaqua - very exotic!
As I'm studying a toucan, on top of a tree,
I see a massive cobra, gaining on me!
The snake is like a maniac; centre of attention,
and I start screaming words which are too colourful to mention!
We decide to eat al fresco, reaching for the cafe menu;
despite my little scare, it really is a lovely venue!
My uncle says he'll buy us drinks, like decaf, latte, tea;
and after what has happened, I say all are fine by me!
 
Now that you have read about the reptiles, beasts and birds,
Can you find the seventeen, English, music-themed veiled words?