I really enjoyed the design of the tropical forest building. That is something interesting about this zoo. Instead of animals just sitting behind glass windows and walls, the buildings and even some of the outdoor areas are really designed to entertain and educate. Almost like you are entering a "scene". I was surprised at the number of gorillas that live at this zoo. As you leave the tropical forest building there is a covered area where you can watch the gorillas playing and eating outside. What do they eat? BROCCOLI! At least they were this day.
One of the bigger ones was sitting with his back against the building while he was eating. A smaller one walked over and I was worried that we were about to see some primal aggression. Not so. The bigger one put his hand gently on the shoulder of the smaller one -- like they were buds.
If you enjoy primates, I would recommend allowing some time to watch them interact. Very interesting.
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