Monkeys At The Zoo

We've been to the zoo about a gazillion times since we moved here. Molly used to sleep through the trip. Then she grew a little and would keep her eyes open, but stayed in the stroller. Now, not only is she out of the stroller, but she is trying to actually GET INTO the exhibits. I had to use all my strength to pry her off this fence. She really loves the animals.

There were some doctoral students from George Washington University at the Orangutan exhibit. This guy started his lecture and James ASKED to sit down and listen. We thought he'd last about 3 minutes, but he lasted the entire time. I think that might have been because he was the guinea pig for all the demonstrations.

Here he is learning how to open a box in the same way that the orangutans were taught.

And this is three card monty, monkey style. It was "find the piece of candy."

College is going to be so disappointing when every lecture dos NOT end in eight pieces of candy.

Of course, when offered the opportunity to test his brain, we accept! James' "scientific" responses have been entered into yet another study.

Then, continuing with the monkey theme..... a quick walk over to the gorillas. This baby gorilla was born about two weeks before Molly.

Us: Ooooh! James! Look! Can you see the baby gorilla?

James: Yeah. Looks like Molly.

Nice.