Zoo Keeper for a day - too many *pics*

[dr2little]

Yesterday couldn't have come soon enough for me and it seemed to over in a blink but here are some pictures and a few memories that I had to share.

These beautiful pinky peach appritions were there to greet us when we arrived.

I've never held a warmer, more dear hand than this one. It belongs to Kakinga, a 450lb. silver back lowland gorilla.

The man himself....I have a new crush!

Who wouldn't be smitten....

MORE VVV - please wait until the end to keep pictures flowing.....tanks eh!

 

[dr2little]

Another Kakinga shot, I'm obsessed...

Kakinga's beautiful daughter Zuri.

Me in their enclosure, my "Jane" shot..hehe. Nice outfit eh? We were cleaning and doing habitat enrichment.

Zuri having her morning soy protein fruit shake. She was so gentle and she really enjoys this special breakfast drink

MORE STILL.............

 

[dr2little]

Kakinga having his protein shake.

The other female in the group....she had to get every single drop..

One more of Mr. Wonderful. Do you think Mike will be jealous?

This is Zuri using a twig to get baked potato out of her "gorilla kong".

YUP, YOU GUESSED IT....STILL MORE.

 

[Aussie Red]

keep em coming I have been waiting like forever .

 

[dr2little]

As a treat, we got to feed and give calcium to a few bats. They were so cute but very mischievous.

This little dude was bundled so tight. His wings were like fine leather.

This little mama is cradling a baby.

The LOVE to eat.

INTERMISSION - hehe, just kidding.....STILL MORE!

 

[Aussie Red]

omg I am in awe. Hey a fruit bat lol. Don't stop I will go nuts

 

[dr2little]

Lip smacking good grapes and nanners!

I think you got just a little something on your chin...

This is Norbert. He was in for some goodies too.

Sluuuuuuurp!

FEEL FREE TO TAKE A PEE BREAK......STILL MORE

 

[Zoom]

I'm in the midst of reading this book about the first chimpanzee that was taught to speak with ASL and they go on and on about how the great apes and humans aren't very far apart evolutionarily speaking...and those pictures of Kakinga prove it. VERY human emotional eyes!

The bats look like winged meerkats!

*waits for more*

 

[Buddy'sParents]

Geez, I know you asked us to wait, but this is taking forever. I'm too impatient.

Really great photos!!

 

[Aussie Red]

Did you notice his hand Zoom. I never knew they had finger prints. And yes oh so human in the look. Doc keep them coming I will st here and wish I were you now.

 

[dr2little]

This sweet darlin is 2 tons of love.

Holden up the rear is her 42 year old bunk mate...bog mate. Both were very sweet, unlike in the wild of course.

Taking a little standing nap between mouthfulls of hay.

Peek.....I seeeeeee you!

POPCORN ANYONE? *YAWN* STILL MORE!

 

[Zoom]

How old do hippos get? And how do you tell when a hippo is TOO fat??

 

[Aussie Red]

opcorn: opcorn: opcorn: opcorn:

 

[Buddy'sParents]

Wowzers!! Awesome!

 

[dr2little]

Hear no EVIL...

See no EVIL...

Speak no Evil....

Not much left to do then but call it a day!

I SWEAR...we're in the last stretch! Giraffes next...

 

[Buddy'sParents]

Oo0oo I like that last photo!!

 

[dr2little]

9 month old baby Richard.

Richards mama Marty.

Father and son.

Me in my glory with BIG DADDY!

 

[dr2little]

Hair plugs for men????

Nope, just a very handsome hog.

A quick belly scratch before hittin the stage...

And its....SHOWTIME!!! Strutt your stuff you gorgeous hog!

 

[jess2416]

Those are great pics Looks like you had a great time

 

[Aussie Red]

:yikes: you are not telling me that is the end are you ? I am waiting for more ......more you hear me more...
Doc I am envious of you. What an experience. I know this is just got to be one of the greatest.