Gorilla Baby

We took a little break yesterday and went to the National Zoo.

The most facinating part of it was when we entered the Gorilla section and suddenly a mother and baby appeared. It was so cute!

For some reason we always see monkeys around that size, but to see a mini-gorilla was extremely cute.

My pictures aren't great. The room lighting and all of the people and kids trying to catch the view made it difficult.

However, I did get a little video that showed some of the fun interactions between the kids and the baby.

Here's some links to more professional shots.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Publications/PressMaterials/PressReleases/NZP/2009/gorillabirth.cfm


http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2009/08/baby-western-lowland-gorilla-at-the-national-zoo-.html


These animals aren't human, but they are smart!

At one point they conducted a minor comedy show for all of us. They must think it is hilarious that we stop and watch them for so long.

Anyway, fun little trip. I only took a few pictures and we didn't stay too long since it was a hot day, continual uphill climbing and ...it was Senator Kennedy's funeral that evening and had to skip out on being part of that traffic jam.

From August 2009