Here is a special visit to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC.
We witnessed these little ladies hanging out together!
They just want to touch and taste everything.
Of course one of the moms is nearby to check on their safety.
These are the internet stars in the viral video of gorillas not wanting to get wet in the rain. I love the thinker pose in the background below. Dad simply chills out all day in the shade entertaining the humans with his funny poses.
We also witnessed a seal and sea lion feeding for the first time.
This little guy did some tricks.
For some reason onlookers are not standing on this side of the habitat so Jim and I experienced front row viewing.
This zoo has a wonderful aquarium too. Photos come out terrible due to reflections and dim lighting. These eel things poking out of the sand were photogenic though!
My favorite aspect of the aquarium is the living coral. It is stunning with its endless colors and shapes!
We also saw one of the gibbons walking the tight rope with great dexterity.
I hope these photos made you smile today! On the business front, here is a custom order I just filled for a teacher. She requested 5 ID lanyards in the school colors to surprise her co-workers with. After viewing the school website the combination of leopardskin jasper, silver leaf jasper, white howlite and black obisidian captures the theme perfectly!
I know this is just a popularity contest of which zoos get the most votes, but it is great to see it make the list anyway. How do gorillas act in pouring rain? Well a lot like us humans, not wanting to get wet! This group did not make it into their shelter before a downpour and hung out under the awning of a human viewing spot. The rain was not letting up so they each made a run for it. The mommies protect the babies from the rain and daddy stays behind to make sure everyone gets in safely.
I hope this clip from the Riverbanks Zoo made you smile. Thank you for stopping by! ~Val
