What a wonderful post and zoo visit. The Gorilla and their habitat looks awesome. And I love the pretty Red River hogs, they are different looking.. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
The Houston zoo exhibits when I was a child were mostly just cages, though I remember the seals having a large pool surrounded by a fence where my sister managed to cut her knee on the metal. I'm glad to hear they are buiding natural exhibits for the animals. The red river hogs are really cute, I love the color and the facial markings that look a little like a mask.
Sounds like an interesting zoo. I've never seen (or heard of) a red river hog. How fun to have those signs to tell people which gorilla is who and how to tell them apart.
ahhh, we just love going to zoos. We took our kids every chance we got..and then, the grands. I love the monkeys and gorillas. They are so human looking..lol
I appreciate you putting my Giveaway on your sidebar...and all the other comments...good good luck...it's always fun to win and get a package in the mail. :) xo
I tried leaving a comment earlier but the publish button wouldn't work so I'll try again. These gorillas look like they're well cared for as are the other animals at the zoo you share on FB. Did they get to see the 'Planet of the Apes' person - wonder what their reaction would be? :-) Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Sharon.
It looks like good habitat. And zoos and care of these amazing animals has certainly improved over the (many) decades I've been alive. I just hope their cousins still in the wild can survive.
Walls with glass overlooking the exhibit
where the gorillas and red river hogs live.
The Houston Zoo's gorillas
are all western lowland gorillas.
All of them were born and raised in American zoos.
The Red River hogs are named for their striking red hair
and their ability to wade and swim in rivers.
The long white tufts on the tips of their ears are called tassels.
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You will also find pictures that tell the story of the gorillas
along with descriptions of all of them.
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And on this special day,
part of the welcoming committee,
a little human dressed like a chimp.
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You can read more about the
Gorillas at the Houston Zoo here.
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Close this window Jump to comment formCool! I don't think I've ever seen a red river hog before.
May 22, 2015 at 2:31 PM
I liked seeing the descriptions of the gorillas. Each does have a distinctive look and personality. Your zoo always looks fantastic.
May 22, 2015 at 2:59 PM
So fun visiting this zoo through your post!!!
May 22, 2015 at 3:37 PM
What a wonderful post and zoo visit. The Gorilla and their habitat looks awesome. And I love the pretty Red River hogs, they are different looking.. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
May 23, 2015 at 8:18 AM
Red River Hog is a new one for me - a lovely and somewhat different animal. What is there to say about a gorilla except - magnificent animal?
May 23, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Beautiful place, very artistic.
May 23, 2015 at 9:14 AM
A good place to see critters that you would not be yourself in far able to see for off places. Have a lovely weekend.
May 23, 2015 at 9:50 AM
Zoos have come along way since I was a kid, when they were just jails for animals.
Thanks for the pictures!
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May 23, 2015 at 10:01 AM
That is quite an exhibit....love the look of those hogs.
May 23, 2015 at 1:01 PM
Fabulous pictures!
May 23, 2015 at 2:52 PM
looks like nice exhibits.
May 23, 2015 at 5:22 PM
Looks like a great new exhibit. The Red River Hogs are beautiful.
May 24, 2015 at 11:09 AM
The Houston zoo exhibits when I was a child were mostly just cages, though I remember the seals having a large pool surrounded by a fence where my sister managed to cut her knee on the metal. I'm glad to hear they are buiding natural exhibits for the animals. The red river hogs are really cute, I love the color and the facial markings that look a little like a mask.
May 24, 2015 at 5:00 PM
I'd like to visit the place!
Thanks for dropping by.
May 25, 2015 at 1:10 AM
Sounds like an interesting zoo. I've never seen (or heard of) a red river hog. How fun to have those signs to tell people which gorilla is who and how to tell them apart.
May 25, 2015 at 11:01 AM
ahhh, we just love going to zoos. We took our kids every chance we got..and then, the grands. I love the monkeys and gorillas. They are so human looking..lol
I appreciate you putting my Giveaway on your sidebar...and all the other comments...good good luck...it's always fun to win and get a package in the mail. :)
xo
May 25, 2015 at 2:39 PM
WOW / I am off to check out the link! :)
May 25, 2015 at 5:40 PM
I tried leaving a comment earlier but the publish button wouldn't work so I'll try again.
These gorillas look like they're well cared for as are the other animals at the zoo you share on FB.
Did they get to see the 'Planet of the Apes' person - wonder what their reaction would be? :-)
Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Sharon.
May 25, 2015 at 6:55 PM
What an interesting post! Great photos. I had never heard of red river hogs before; they look beautiful.
Have a lovely day!
May 27, 2015 at 2:58 AM
The Red River Hog is new to me too.
May 27, 2015 at 7:29 AM
It looks like good habitat. And zoos and care of these amazing animals has certainly improved over the (many) decades I've been alive. I just hope their cousins still in the wild can survive.
May 28, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Gorillas are such majestic and interesting creatures!
June 3, 2015 at 11:03 AM