I'm glad we were up on the bridge. These are not stone statues!
In 2003, Iwani, a siamang gibbon, was rejected by his mum.
We watched on t.v. in England for many months as the keeper, Christine, raised him herself and finally introduced him back into the family.
Lots of Aaaaah moments especially while he was tiny!
It was an unexpected joy to see and hear him in the flesh ten years later.
The highlight of the day.....the feeding of the spider monkeys.
One big happy family!
This fella just couldn't resist posing!
Wharever you think about zoos, Auckland zoo does a lot for conservation,
And it's a great place to be on a warm Summer's day.
