::: October 21, 2004 :::

The Sloth Bear sits so patiently
A-waiting for the Keeper.
"Yawwwwn, I am still tired. I
Would rather be asleep-er."

Sloth Bear

The Sun Bear searches high and low.
He roots around a log.
"Drat I think my cell-mate has
Demolished it - the hog"

Sun Bear

Dear Angela, the next time
You venture to the Zoo,
Could you please bring conditioner,
And maybe some shampoo?

Lion-Tailed Macaque

Up here amidst the treetops,
It's peaceful and it's quiet.
But sheesh, the pickings are so slim
I think I'm on a diet!

Reticulated Giraffe

I've eaten. I'm still hungry.
Alas there's no more food.
But over there, behind the fence,
That woman sure looks good!

African Lion

Although I plug away each day
At all this vegetation,
I'll tell you a banana would
Be cause for celebration!

Malayan Tapir

Oh pooh - they gave me straw again.
I think I'll start a riot.
"Hey guys, how 'bout some bacon?
I'm on the Atkins Diet!"

Western Lowland Gorilla - Vip

Hmpfff. No answer. Bah! That means
I'll have to eat this batch.
It smells a little moldy though.
Oh well, it's down the hatch...

Gorilla FAQ

Hey guys, what's on the menu
For you? If it's not straw,
And if you've got some leftovers,
Just throw them to yer Paw!


I'm crunching on this celery
But save yourself a walk...
You'll get some if you wait a while.
We all know celery stalks. ;-)

Gorilla - Group 1

And me, I'm pickin' on this tree,
But I'd be really lying
If I said that these tiny leaves
Were truly satisfying :\

And, on the way home, a simple example of one of Seattle's Art Cars. Many of them are much more elaborate, but this one is quite colorful.

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