One of our good baseball buddies joined me for breakfast and a members only tour of the new
African Forest at the Houston Zoo.
It was a beautiful morning.
Chimps have returned to the Houston Zoo with a family of ten.
The chimps have a half acre to explore. Fun!!!
Have you heard of Koolookamba?
From the mythical unicorns to the more modern day Yeti and Bigfoot, humans have a long history of fascination with animal legends and lore.
In Gabon today, there is a belief among the human population in a chimpanzee-gorilla hybrid, which they call the "Kooloo-kamba".
Fact or fiction, as visitors move through the African forest, they can find faces of the Koolookamba -- fun for the kids.
Be on the lookout!
The journey through the African Forest continues next week.
A big thank you to Misty for being our hostess for Camera Critters.
Wishing you well and JOY filled weekend!
I, too, love observing apes of all kinds. Our brothers, our kin? You got some great shots here, I'm looking forward to next weekend already!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the chimps. They are fun critters to see at the zoo. Great photos and mosaics.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice zoo. Glad to hear the chimps have a large space to live in and explore!
ReplyDeleteChimps are always so interesting to watch. Thanks for all the info.
ReplyDeleteThese chimps are wonderful looking characters! Love this collection of photos! And the sign is very impressive too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by to see my critters :)
ReplyDeleteGorillas are fascinating. It is interesting to see how their behaviors are so similar to humans. Glad you were able to attend the zoo function. We moved over the summer and unfortunately there is only a small zoo in the area.
Jessica
I really enjoyed the tour! From that colorful, striking sign, to the Koolookamba.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog.
Gina
Great shots. I love zoos!
ReplyDeleteSnap thanks for the tour. I love going with you. Great photos. Hi to Mr. D!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a Kooloo-kamba before. I'd love to be a kid and explore the zoo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteFishda
Wonderful captures.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely shots of a fun day out.
ReplyDeleteA great collage Snap. The chimp just lying back in the sun is so relaxed, just makes me want to do the same.
ReplyDeleteI love your critters. So difference than my part of the world.
ReplyDeleteCheers from Cottage Country!
Africa is my favourite continent but I've never heard of the Koolookamba... Thanks! :-) Great post.
ReplyDeleteThat's so neat, how the legend has been integrated into the exhibit!
ReplyDeleteI love chimps. They all have such distinct personalities. I have a young niece who also loves chimps and monkeys, better than silly ol rabbits or bears, she says.
(I am getting her a handmade sock monkey from Etsy!)
Thanks for sharing!!
This was so much fun. An armchair tour from rainy California (such a blessing).
ReplyDeleteI love Tomato Blessings too and have it in hard cover. Ed says it is out of print now. Why? It is so great.
Happy week to you,
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
Enjoying your Chimp shots! Thanks for the information about Koolookamba...
ReplyDeleteSorry for my late visit :)
http://thehappyfamilies.blogspot.com
Loved this post...
ReplyDelete