The San Diego Zoo Gorillas Show Off
May 2, 2018 18:24:15 #
The San Diego Zoo will likely have to serve as my substitute for a trip to Uganda or Rwanda to (hopefully) see the gorillas.
Not rated as the best gorilla display, but certainly fine in my estimation.
They do not let all their gorillas out at the same time. The staff member with the hat explained that he was showing video on his smartphone to the young male. He had recorded it earlier in the day when the gorilla's mother and brother had been allowed to roam. The young male sat there for the whole 15 minutes we watched, just mesmerized. I had no idea.
No. 4: the staff explained that their oldest gorilla, Maka, just likes to position himself back to the glass and contemplate the world around him. The attractive woman peering over his shoulder was a bonus.
Not rated as the best gorilla display, but certainly fine in my estimation.
They do not let all their gorillas out at the same time. The staff member with the hat explained that he was showing video on his smartphone to the young male. He had recorded it earlier in the day when the gorilla's mother and brother had been allowed to roam. The young male sat there for the whole 15 minutes we watched, just mesmerized. I had no idea.
No. 4: the staff explained that their oldest gorilla, Maka, just likes to position himself back to the glass and contemplate the world around him. The attractive woman peering over his shoulder was a bonus.
May 2, 2018 19:21:33 #
davefales wrote:
The San Diego Zoo will likely have to serve as my ... (show quote)
Good ones, I have visited that zoo.
May 2, 2018 22:12:06 #
May 2, 2018 23:29:04 #
photophile wrote:
Good ones, I have visited that zoo.
Thank you, Karin. Last summer they opened up a $ 68 million "Africa Rocks" section with more realistic terrain. You might want to go back.
May 2, 2018 23:29:32 #
EllieLady wrote:
Thank you for these wonderful photos !!!
Glad you like them, Carol.
May 3, 2018 19:05:13 #
May 3, 2018 19:48:29 #
Very good shots. The SD Zoo is definitely a great substitute for Africa. Was there as a kid and enjoyed it very much. Will have to put it on my bucket list to go back too. Am sure there has been many changes over the years. Mahalo for sharing.
May 4, 2018 14:44:00 #
chase4 wrote:
Dave - Nice shots and good story from a fine zoo. chase
Thanks for your kind comments, Chase.
May 4, 2018 14:44:56 #
JoAnneK01 wrote:
. Mahalo for sharing.
My pleasure, JoAnne. Do go back. It is better now.
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