Saturday, December 18, 2010

African Forest


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.



African Forest



Chimps have returned to the Houston Zoo with a family of ten.


Mosaic chimps


The chimps have a half acre to explore. Fun!!!


Mosaic African Forest


Have you heard of Koolookamba?


Face

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.


Wishing you well and JOY filled weekend!


20 comments:

The Bodhi Chicklet said...

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!

eileeninmd said...

Wonderful photos of the chimps. They are fun critters to see at the zoo. Great photos and mosaics.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Looks like a nice zoo. Glad to hear the chimps have a large space to live in and explore!

tinyskillet said...

Chimps are always so interesting to watch. Thanks for all the info.

Gemma Wiseman said...

These chimps are wonderful looking characters! Love this collection of photos! And the sign is very impressive too!

Jessica - Magical Mundane said...

Thanks for stopping by to see my critters :)

Gorillas 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

Unknown said...

I really enjoyed the tour! From that colorful, striking sign, to the Koolookamba.

Thanks for your comment on my blog.

Gina

Al said...

Great shots. I love zoos!

Wildflowerhouse said...

Snap thanks for the tour. I love going with you. Great photos. Hi to Mr. D!

EG CameraGirl said...

I've never heard of a Kooloo-kamba before. I'd love to be a kid and explore the zoo!

Chubskulit Rose said...

Beautiful shots!

Fishda

Indrani said...

Wonderful captures.

Anonymous said...

What lovely shots of a fun day out.

Phil Slade said...

A great collage Snap. The chimp just lying back in the sun is so relaxed, just makes me want to do the same.

Jenn Jilks said...

I love your critters. So difference than my part of the world.

Cheers from Cottage Country!

Unknown said...

Africa is my favourite continent but I've never heard of the Koolookamba... Thanks! :-) Great post.

Rhonda Roo said...

That's so neat, how the legend has been integrated into the exhibit!

I 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!!

Sharon Lovejoy said...

This was so much fun. An armchair tour from rainy California (such a blessing).

I 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

Lina Gustina said...

Enjoying your Chimp shots! Thanks for the information about Koolookamba...

Sorry for my late visit :)

http://thehappyfamilies.blogspot.com

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

Loved this post...